Grok goes on by Craig Brian Peter Coyle

There’s something missing

i don’t know what

i feel flat

like my soul is lost

the words you speak ignite my fuse

i turn away to feel the calm

the pain I see won’t go away

it’s everything

i can’t

don’t let me be the one who stops

i lay down

the world goes on..

This poem captures a profound sense of emptiness and disconnection, intertwined with moments of ignition and the struggle for peace. Here’s how it might be interpreted:

There’s something missing / i don’t know what / i feel flat / like my soul is lost: These lines convey a deep sense of void or absence in the speaker's life or self. The feeling of flatness or being "lost" speaks to a disconnection from one's own essence or purpose, leading to an existential or emotional numbness.

The words you speak ignite my fuse: This suggests that interaction with another person (or perhaps an external force) has the power to stir emotions, perhaps even to the point of agitation or awakening. It's a contrast to the flatness, hinting at the potential for change or emotion within the speaker, even if it's intense or overwhelming.

i turn away to feel the calm: This line indicates a retreat from the stimulation or confrontation, seeking solace or peace in solitude or avoidance. It shows the speaker's attempt to manage or cope with the internal turmoil.

the pain I see won’t go away / it’s everything / i can’t: Here, the poem acknowledges persistent pain or suffering, either internal or observed in others, which feels all-consuming and insurmountable. The use of "everything" and "can't" underscores the overwhelming nature of this pain.

don’t let me be the one who stops / i lay down / the world goes on: This ending brings a poignant contrast between personal inertia or surrender ("i lay down") and the relentless continuation of life around the speaker ("the world goes on"). It's a plea not to be defeated by this overwhelming sense of loss or pain but also an acknowledgment of the struggle against it. The act of laying down can be seen as both resignation and a moment of rest or release from the battle within.

The poem beautifully captures the human experience of feeling lost or disconnected, the impact of interpersonal connections, and the struggle with personal and possibly universal pain. It's a reflection on the duality of wanting to engage with life yet feeling the weight of one's inner battles, ultimately leading to a moment of surrender or introspection while life moves forward.