Help Wanted

James R. Ford

can't do this alone anymore

believe me, I've tried

the daily struggles manifested into concern

concerns multiplying into worry

easier to digest it all

I guess when I was younger

now, just need a shoulder to lean on

a friend to confide with

a partner to please

each day, wake up alone

talk to the turtles

shave, shower, head to the meaningless job

the routine of the routine

like being stuck in that Bill Murray movie

about the groundhog

depression, intercession

this dullness has become my confession.

Published by James R. Ford

Born and raised in Boston, MA, James is an accomplished, published author. He has published many articles, short stories, and prose on AC/YCN since 2007. He has edited, and directed, many programs for telev...  View profile

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