An Inch From Going Under Poem by Jaid Gilbert

An Inch From Going Under



I'm an inch from going under,
And it hurts so deep, to know that i'll never be good enough, for you to keep.
You ripped out my heart, and tore it to pieces.
Why come back?
I have no reason.
I'm an inch from going under, drowning in my own despair.
And you look at me, as if you don't even care.
I'm going under, without your love.
Please lord, I need an angel from above.
I'm an inch from going under.
And it hurts so deep, to know i'll ever be good enough, for you to keep.

(November 4,2009)

COMMENTS OF THE POEM
Marieta Maglas 04 November 2009

nice extended metaphor: ''I'm an inch from going under, drowning in my own despair' well written meditative poem, touching...........

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Jaid Gilbert

Jaid Gilbert

Marion, SC
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