Moving Forward Poem by Tygrr Robertson

My chest grows tighter,
with every heartbeat
Synaptic misfiring,
trying to draw my retreat
Hands sweaty,
...shaking,
it seems so unfair
I tremble,
clutching my head in despair

How did this happen?
This wasn’t to be
Is not life expecting,
much more from me?
I bail and bail,
to keep this vessel adrift
For fear of sinking,
...into a cold dark rift

My love of this world,
and all that it offers
Not wanting to be trapped,
and sealed up in a coffer
Forever yearning to put,
these feelings to rest
Ever relentless in striving,
...to be a success

New path stands before me,
I know I must follow
First step is taken,
with a sigh and a swallow
To much my surprise,
as I look around to see
Support and direction,
...it's all there for me

Family and friends,
who’ve chosen to stay
I wish thanks to you,
no words can convey!

Tygrr Robertson