I’m continuing to share new writings from this year. My journey in 2018 has been fraught with complications and many days I have found myself questioning. This poem is from one of those days.

I’m feeling totally alienated
From this town
It’s people and perhaps even
From myself

Dealing with my situation
Has been often depressing
As I realize I’m on the downside
Without a support system

I was lifted a bit last night
While talking life
With my son and his gal
And feeling their love

My writing is still my lifeline
To the depth of my feelings
While also my legacy
To any it has touched

That thought alone inspires me
To continue on this path
Despite my misgivings
And understandable unsteadiness

For breakthroughs will be made
When the time is right
And patience is required
For patience will be rewarded