Poem: “A Pillar of Strength” by Prince Quality

A PILLAR OF STRENGTH

A pillar of strength, they call me

A beacon of light, a steady flame

I stand so tall, an anchor in the storm

The world finds shelter in my warm form

They come with their burdens, hearts so full,

Unloading their pain, their worries on me

I listen, I guide, with a comforting touch

But inside, the weight feels excess

A mask of calm, a soothing smile

Hiding the struggle I’ve known for a while

They lean on me, my shoulders strong,

But who will catch me when things go wrong?

In their shadows, I stand so bright

Yet in my darkness, there’s no one

I lift their spirits, help them rise,

But my own heart breaks beneath the sky

They expect my strength, my unyielding grace

But I long for someone to hold my space

A single touch, a kind embrace

To hold me up in this lonely place

A fortress they seek, a harbor they get

Yet I am adrift in the silence of my mind

A friend to all, yet who is there

To ask me how I truly fare?

©️PRINCE ARKOH