Below This Hollow Weighty Load Poem by Danny Hammell

When this world beats you to the floor
And those around you close their eyes
And no one helps you through the door
Instead they just ignore the cries.

When ignorance has beaten you
And you do not know where to turn
And those around- you thought were true;
Have let remaining bridges burn.

Well let me give you some advice
About the people that you know
Not everyone around is nice
And there are times when that will show.

And though you’re down you’re not alone
As many men have walked this road
And fought the world there on their own
Below this hollow, weighty, load.