03.14.26 “The Grass is Overgrown (2004)” (Lost & Found Poetry)

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I wrote this poem nearly 2 years ago and saw it sitting in my drafts for the site. I had forgotten about it, but it was fully finished. So here it is, 2 years later… and a lot of it still applies! Enjoy… -B

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“The Grass is Overgrown” by Brian Bolding 6.9.24

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The grass is overgrown

I feel so alone

An invisible hand touches mine

All I can do is continue to shine

I’m 49 and life’s so stale

I’m still overweight, diabetic and pale

A whisper says leave it all behind

I’m much too old to be running blind

I think I’m finally okay

with being alone

No one’s good enough (so far)

it’s more than I can condone.

5.26.24 145 pm BB.