By John Vasak | Featured Contributor

I’ll be okay I always say 
Those three words I say again and again 
It’s been forty-three years in this life of mine 
And it feels like I do this all of the time 

I’ve felt love and bliss 
And that feeling from a kiss 
I’ve seen beauty, hope, and people cope 
With life and loss and the meaning of a cross 

I’ve had fun in the sun and laughter in the rain 
A marriage, a job, some success came my way 

Yet through it all 
It never ever ever ever failed to find me 
I’ve felt pain in ways that’ll last for days 
But always seems to go away 

I’ve felt lost, ashamed, embarrassed, and blamed 
But I’ve always lived to see those brighter days 
I’ve been manic, confused, and unsure what to do 
But I never gave up when I thought I should lose 

I have strength that would blow your mind 
I have strength that some have never seen before 
A strength you won’t see in my arms and chest 
A strength you won’t see in my legs and neck 

But unbelievable strength to endure stress 
Unbelievable strength to overcome my sadness 
Unbelievable strength to help me breathe 

When a person’s depressed and feeling defeated 
All they can think about 
Is ending the pain 

Trying to breath is their biggest challenge 
I use my strength and my strongest power 

I love myself 
Because I’m all that matters.

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About the Poet – John Vasak

I’m just a simple guy living, dreaming, creating, and sharing. I try to live life to the fullest and make a difference along the way.

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