How long

How long will I be the sailor

Carrying others ashore

Once they reach their destinations

They don't care

Who was with them

During their highs and lows

How long will I carry the burden of others

When will I break free

From the evasive love

And simmering desires

When will I be devoid of feelings

And expectations

Why is it always me

Why am I losing myself

In this process

The how's

The when's

And the why's

Hauntingly whispers.

©LR