One Republic - Better Days

48-Hour Challenge: Media Prompt - Inspired me to write a 100 line poem.

I'm tryin not to lose my mind;

It's hard to do at times;

I try to leave the past behind,

And look for better days.

Sweetly singing are the birds;

The sun is warm today;

The springtime is approaching,

Filling the air with joy.

Teardrops will begin to fall,

Wipe them from your eyes;

May happiness await you,

Washing hurt away.

Promises made;

Promises broken;

Words aren't spoken;

A new fear is born.

Pray to God each day,

When paranoia comes.

Lift your head up high;

A new day will come soon.

Written By Anna Marie Carlson

Wednesday, April 1, 2020