Why Bother Poem by Romeo Della Valle

Why bother in trying
To light up your life
When you feel
So comfortable
Living in the shadow?

I have a shadow
And a past of my own
But they both
Remain behind!
Why bother
Losing time and energy
On someone
Who is clearly dead
Even when she
Looks alive?


Why bother?
I don’t need anyone
Behind or in front of me
But someone by my side
Dearly holding my hand
And together,
Looking straight
To the shining Sun
Without going blind!

My destiny is well designed
And my goal has been set!
My thoughts
Are crystal-cleared,
Then, why bother
To navigate again
But this time
In someone else’s shadow?


Why bother?
I must continue
Traveling my shiny path
Until I reach my goal!
No time to waste,
Leave you alone and go
Is the right thing to do!
Why bother?


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