burden

[victor-victim]

this i proclaim
we are all the same
struggling with shame
battling with blame
wrestling with reputation, identity, name
flirting with fame
the moth and the flame
it's a dangerous game


in bondage, burdened.
to bear? to break? to bend?
does it ever end?
can we transcend?
will we mend?
i don't pretend
to comprehend
my friend.


dedicated to and inspired by Iaccus

 

[traveler]

one of your best, i think, Victor!
Lee

 

[Nothing Man]

Nicely done, Victor. Mike

 

[zip14]

Well said Victor, well said.

 

[don64]

What a gift you are, Victor. Don

 

[victor-victim]

thank you so much, don64, your compliment is a gift.
thank you as well, zip14, well heard.
Nothing Man, you are something. nice! thanks!
dear traveler, i hope my best is yet to come. thank you, too.

glad you like it.
gratitude, guys. :blush:
you humble me with your replies.

 

[manipulated]

You speak the words of us all. Your words give strength. Your words give me hope.

Thank you.

 

[victor-victim]

thank you, dear manipulated.
when i'm feeling frustrated,
hated or humiliated.
it's nice to be appreciated.
love makes me elated,
platinum plated,
and i'm glad i was created.