SIMON DRAKE

 

Existence

 

The reality is still sinking in

It’s the not knowing I can’t abide

Still feeling kind of wired

I could and should of died

 

It could and should of ended there

But didn’t and I wonder why

Purpose, meaning, not my time

Are those the reasons I survived

 

Will I waste another opportunity

Carrying on as I did before

Miserable, disconnected, so unhappy

Every single task a chore

 

Living a hum drum existence

The epitome of mundane

Giving up on lifelong dreams

No wonder I feel drained

 

At one point or another in time

We end up at life’s crossroads

Choose what brings you peace and joy

Then protect it as it grows

 

I am determined to snap out of this

Paint ever colour out there except blue

Bathe in happiness and contentment

Chase my dreams until they come true

 

UNIVERSE

(haiku)

 

For just one moment

I could see the universe

With billions of stars

SIMON DRAKE

 

SIMON DRAKE: A Qualified Gestalt Counsellor is a huge supporter and advocate for mental health awareness for all those out there suffering in silence. Simon’s Poetic journey started in January 2022, since then has had works published in numerous Anthologies along with his own collection ‘Triggers, A Student Counsellor’s Poetic Journey’ (published by Robin Barratt). A rising star on the spoken word scene in London, headlining and hosting at prestigious venues, Simon has had radio show and podcast interviews both in the UK and the USA, on the back of his unique and unmistakably powerful Poetry.