navwin » Archives » Open Poetry #49 » Bad
Open Poetry #49
Post A Reply Post New Topic Bad Go to Previous / Newer Topic Back to Topic List Go to Next / Older Topic
JerryPat2
Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975
South Louisiana

0 posted 2015-11-25 10:43 PM


Wishing everyone a cool Thanksgiving tomorrow!!!


stretched as far as I could toward the sky
giggling like a schoolgirl
as I fell
with a thud from grace
in the immoral clutches
of my Sunday School teacher
having bitten into the flesh of life
savored the saccharine
for sweetness had been laced with dread
walked down scary roads
entered into heretofore unknown
worlds lustful and bloody
tasting bright lights
quenching my thirst at
the Last Chance Lounge and Fleshpit
social order run amok
took my shoes off
rolled up my pants legs
and wallowed into the deep-end of the sewer
I attacked the world, both fist clenched
gritting my teeth
giving no quarter, asking for none
saw things which trouble me still
not such a nice place out there
but then
I wasn't looking for nice

old now
never ever thought this far ahead
when I thought at all
thought I'd be room temperature
long before now
just goes to show you
even bad
has a chance

©November 20, 2015 / Jerry Pat Bolton


~*~ When they give you ruled paper write sideways. ~*~

© Copyright 2015 Jerry Pat Bolton - All Rights Reserved
Ticklefingers
Senior Member
Posts 710
Louisiana
1 posted 2015-11-26 11:28 AM


In the 'long run' JerryPat;
quote:
"never ever thought this far ahead
when I thought at all
thought I'd be room temperature"
...didn't the experiences make you appreciative of the smallest of things?

Maybe, if you believe such things, your creator felt you needed some humility and it wasn't entirely you doing it all to yourself.

In retrospect, I see my own life this way and ain't we glad to be here to say so!


88's friend

She told me "play one for your supper Danny and maybe you'll get breakfast".

JerryPat2
Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975
South Louisiana
2 posted 2015-11-26 11:30 AM


Yep, I for one am damn glad to be able to say so, Ticklefingers. Appreciate your thoughts, as always!

~*~ When they give you ruled paper write sideways. ~*~

Post A Reply Post New Topic ⇧ top of page ⇧ Go to Previous / Newer Topic Back to Topic List Go to Next / Older Topic
All times are ET (US). All dates are in Year-Month-Day format.
navwin » Archives » Open Poetry #49 » Bad

Passions in Poetry | pipTalk Home Page | Main Poetry Forums | 100 Best Poems

How to Join | Member's Area / Help | Private Library | Search | Contact Us | Login
Discussion | Tech Talk | Archives | Sanctuary