Fort Poem by Toni O'Neill

I thought I was strong
I thought I was tough
I thought I could cope
But it wasn't enough

I thought I knew love
I thought love knew me
I thought I could cope
But it wasn't to be

I thought of my feelings
I thought of them lots
I thought I could cope
But it all went to pot

I thought friends were plenty
I thought friends were there
I thought they could cope
But they just didn't care

I thought of my family
I thought of my home
I thought I could cope
But I was left on my own

I thought of my childhood
I thought of my life
I thought I would cope
But it cuts like a knife

I thought of my anger
I thought of my pain
I thought of it over
And over again....

I thought it would die down
I thought it would go
I thought I could cope
But now I don't know?

05-08-07