Poetry Day: Fallen Behind

Posted on June 29, 2023 by Charles Yallowitz

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(This one feels like it’s rather self-explanatory.  Came from a time when I saw friends posting about doing all of these fun things.  I couldn’t go or do the same because money and time were limited.  So, I started to feel like I had fallen behind in terms of enjoying life and questioned a few decisions.)

I feel a sense of falling
While others run ahead
Leaving me with choices
That I made to pave my path
Driving me from inner child

 

I hear the tales of revelry
Of games I’ll never play
As I struggle to mend holes
Punctures upon my time
That suck away my air

 

I scramble to find time
Recapture dreams I had
Or simply grey my mind
Letting thoughts wander
Away from worlds of pain

 

I hope one day to run again
Leaving stress behind
To live a life outside of pain
Waking to a warming sun
Instead of blinding light

About Charles Yallowitz

Charles E. Yallowitz was born, raised, and educated in New York. Then he spent a few years in Florida, realized his fear of alligators, and moved back to the Empire State. When he isn't working hard on his epic fantasy stories, Charles can be found cooking or going on whatever adventure his son has planned for the day. 'Legends of Windemere' is his first series, but it certainly won't be his last.
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16 Responses to Poetry Day: Fallen Behind

  1. Elita Sheen says:
    June 29, 2023 at 10:29 am

    Relatable on every level.

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  2. L. Marie says:
    June 29, 2023 at 10:29 am

    Hoping that for you as well!

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  3. DebyFredericks says:
    June 29, 2023 at 11:11 am

    That’s a difficult situation, for sure.

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  4. John W. Howell says:
    June 29, 2023 at 5:33 pm

    This really showed up post COVID. Lotta folks went hog wild after the vaccinations. And being immune compromised, I just had to watch. Still do to some degree.

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  5. ospreyshire says:
    June 29, 2023 at 9:12 pm

    I hard relate this poem and especially the quote you used as the image.

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  6. goodbyedepression says:
    July 2, 2023 at 12:32 pm

    That was extremely deep.

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