The Curse

I thought that in life we all were assured of one thing

death.

But I had no idea we were also assured of pain , hate

and humiliation.

It is strange that in life we are measured not by our

achievements but rather by our ability to overcome

the stains of hate and depression.

And if and when we dare to ask why the answer is

always the same.

Its just life and it never seems to suffice.

It would then seem we are bound to mentally burst

at the seams.

And when we think our escape is our dreams over

time they too becomes pointless and void.

Removing our wills to fight and claim our right place

in the cycle of life.

But when all is said and done the battles we fight to

secure our sanity is already won if we only learn

not to succumb to the whispers of ignorance

By Jerome Butler