Broken man
With head in hand
Accepts his fate
As reprobate
Accepts the sneers
Of passerby’s
Who see a life
In shambles
.
Broken man
With thoughts askew
Endures unschooled
A sorry fool
His tapestry
Of barren threads
Reveals a face
Drawn haggard
.
Broken man
Once was adored
His father’s heart
A mighty sword
His mother’s love
Gave him the strength
To forge ahead
Of heartbreak
.
Broken man
Oh broken man
What happened to
The dreams you had
What happened to
The hope once shared
When you were young
And eager
.
Broken man
He smeared the slate
And waves the flag
Of common-fate
Plays saddened notes
That ring untrue
A fallen man
Left yearning
.
Broken man
Oh broken man
There’s nothing left
For you to plan
A dream gone wrong
An unsung song
Is how your life’s
Remembered
.
richard lloyd cederberg
2016
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