achilcoate

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  February 2020     8 months ago

Submitted Poems 5 total

Waiting to Die

Each day that you wake up is supposedly a good day
I know longer wish to wake up regardless of what they say
Sitting in silence, just staring at walls
Watching things around me that just make my skin crawl
Self-love and respect no longer exist ...

– by Anthony Chilcoate

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Never a Hero

Hard work for over 12 years
12 years I shed blood sweat and tears
2 homes purchased and 2 children born
1 decision made, but no one warned
In the blink of an eye everything is gone
At 30 years old, my life needs to be redrawn
Unhealthy child...

– by Anthony Chilcoate

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added 1 year ago
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I Am Enough

What are you waiting for?
You have to give more
I won’t, I can’t, I will, I have to
Tears in my bloodshot eyes, what can I do?
The pain inside is driving me insane
No control of the thoughts that stay in my brain
Never enough for anyone or...

– by Anthony Chilcoate

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Storm of Fear

Fear of the unknown continues to grow
As fear surrounds us our true colors begin to show
Afraid to go to sleep, afraid to wake up ill
Afraid to lose my job and not be able to pay bills
I fear more for my family than I do my life
My beautiful...

– by Anthony Chilcoate

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added 4 years ago
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The One to Blame

If there were reasons why, would I be one?
As I look back, I feel there’s more I could have done
Was I too self-centered to know you needed me?
There were telltale signs that I chose not to see
Is it wrong to feel responsible for what has...

– by Anthony William Chilcoate

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added 4 years ago
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