'We're not in it together'
written by Bryan Cobaris
inspired by The Holy Spirit
'We're in this together'...a phrase easier said than done.
It's sentiment of unity fails when it doesn't apply to everyone.
While I'm sleeping soundly and comfortably through the night,
You're not able to shut your eyes until your window floods sunlight.
When I ask you how you're doing, I don't really hear your reply.
I'd rather tell myself you're fine, than to have to watch you cry.
While I'm out here pursuing happiness, following my hopes and dreams,
You fight to maintain your sanity as your mind bursts at the seams.
When you do have an outburst or breakdown, I say 'It'll all be ok'.
This isn't for your comfort, I just really want to go on with my day.
While I'm traveling the world, enjoying each day and living my best life,
You're thinking of ways to end it all; choosing between pills or a knife.
As they lower your coffin, people console me thinking we were birds of a feather.
But I know you'd still be here if I treated you like we were truly in this together.
Write comment. Such a nice piece of art, Bryan. Read my poem, Love and Iust. Thanks
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem
While I'm out here pursuing happiness, following my hopes and dreams, You fight to maintain your sanity as your mind bursts at the seams. When you do have an outburst or breakdown, I say " It'll all be ok" . This isn't for your comfort, I just really want to go on with my day. life, living together, problems. joys, sorrows, desires, wishes, choosing between pills or a knife..... very fine thoughts and these are real in real life. tony