Don't. Give. Up.

No. Just No.
Stupid. That's what this is.
Potential. Being wasted.

Life. Grinding on.

Hearts. Being beaten.
Stop. How can we?
Promise. Of a new day.
Focus. On the sun. 

The Shore

The wave washes over
Covering all the sand
The weeds and rocks are swept away
Leaving wet and soggy land

Just as the earth recovers
And the sand crabs start to peak
The ocean swells again
The waves are back to bash the meak

But through the constant pounding
The unending, senseless roar
The earth stands stoically silent
Always renewing its shore

Salad days

No longer will we be easy
The days for comfort have long past
Now we wonder and worry
Hoping our words have stuck fast
Be wary child of where you walk
And choose with care your friends
The future's only brightest
When you plan where the road ends

Parenting

We're wandering, wondering how we got this far off course
We're trying, desperately, to find our way back
It's exactly, what we didn't want happening
It's terrifying, that it had to come to this
It's comforting, knowing we have a chance still

Tough years

Hang your head and check your laughter
After all, it's harmony you're after
If you blink it'll be too late
You must not discourage open debate
Now's your chance to make your mark
Or end up shouting from in the dark