Waiting

Waiting…

I sit here, tired of waiting, so tired.

Why? Why must it take so long?

Why does everything feel so wrong?

I’ve been waiting for some time now,

All the while, I thought things were getting better.

I thought the darkness had passed.

I was wrong.

Why though?

I should stop asking that.

I know why.

The real question should be how do I stop the hurt?

Is it possible?

I feel as though I’m already too burnt.

I miss the times of old.

When smiles hid what the lips kept untold.

When the pain was hidden.

When I was ignorant.

But wait, do I really want to go back?

I guess not.

I’m just sick of the waiting.

I want it to be over, no matter the outcome.

That sounds wrong, I know, but maybe, deep down, you feel that way too.

But, we must persevere.

The prize is worth it, the prize is dear.

Do not give up,

I will try my best.

Will you try to?

Are we up for the test?

This is dedicated to my mentor. The man I look up to more than anyone else. He's made some mistakes in his life, but that just makes him human. I hope that this encourages him. Remember, never give up, never back down. I love you.