Silver Lining

Why could you not
disguise your distress?

Now they’re worried
and their lives are a mess.

You’re the man
and suppose to be there

now look at them,
it’s just not fair.

Damn these thoughts
that rule your mind

now they’ve spread
their wings it’s so unkind.

 Every day worries
that have been sent to test

now turn into nightmares
that won’t let you rest.

You search for the cloud
with the silver lining

now that you know
your life is declining.