CHRIS J. MELANSON
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“Can’t Shake It” (At Times, Man Ending)


Upon the world,
I stand apart
From Satan’s darkened heart.

And tears, they fall
Onto the ground—
Emotions start to pound.

And as tears fall,
They start to drown
The evilness in me.

I change my frown
To smiling face
And set my true self free.

I see, I see
Why this must be—
These problems in my life.

Upon the world,
I see myself,
And deal with all my strife.

Upon the world,
And off the lam,
I see just who I am,

But still don’t see
Why I’m still here.
Is my end far or near?

I rid my pain,
And do feel free,
But still, I don’t know why

I’m standing here
On this new day
And I may choose to die.

I know, I know
I should let go,
And let life take its time.

Upon the world,
Upon this cliff…
No, I won’t jump this time.

-Chris J. Melanson 1999
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