Open Poetry #34 |
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Just Another Night? |
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Professor Gloom Member Elite
since 2000-07-23
Posts 3082of Depression |
It was a night of dark suits and power ties, Fine cigars and expensive port, Exaggerations and outright lies, It was a night of just that sort. I asked myself why was I here At least eight times during the night, But just discomfort not fear And I knew that I’d be alright. I was quiet not trying to frown too deeply, As another port trickled into me And my eyes started get rather sleepy; This wasn’t where I should be, But home resting in my bed, Or at least at a bar with a beer Dressed down to real instead I asked myself why was I here. I was slinking back in corner shadow When a group of lovelies filled the room Which only added to my sorrows And I figured I would leave soon Back to the solitude of my home I was ready to call it a night For now this was not a place to be alone, And I just didn’t feel right. But something I couldn’t tell, The plans my host had carefully made, For he had counted well And with arranged company I stayed. When introduced I kissed her hand, She smiled with a twinkle in her eye And said she hear I was a renaissance man, I just responded that I try. I stayed another hour to be nice, But was quietly there just the same, Talking to others once or twice, But verbally I felt rather lame, Like the bone in the soup Like the fish out of water I didn’t really fit this group And my leaving wouldn’t matter. So I thanked the host for the invitation, And got my coat and cane Reflecting with mixed emotion, I wondered why I even came. Gloom |
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stevebrklynnyc Member
since 2004-01-04
Posts 292GA, Camden |
Wow! Every line kept me going and going. The last line, "I wondered why I even came " landed this one for me. Thanks for sharing. Steve. |
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Susan Caldwell Member Rara Avis
since 2002-12-27
Posts 8348Florida |
Gloomy, I wonder the same every time I end up somewhere... Sometimes I don't think I will ever find my comfort zone. ![]() "cast me gently into the morning, for the night has been unkind" |
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Catrina Member
since 2004-11-10
Posts 132 |
This wasn’t where I should be, But home resting in my bed, Or at least at a bar with a beer Dressed down to real instead ~*~ The next time that you find you're pressed to dress up fine and be at your best dress down to the "real" you, instead, and leave them smiling, but scratching their heads. ![]() |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Professor, Been there done that. Good write. |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
"fitting in"...who wants to anyway an interesting evening, at least M |
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Professor Gloom Member Elite
since 2000-07-23
Posts 3082of Depression |
Thank you All for taking the time to read and respond Gloom |
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Zinsser Senior Member
since 2001-02-27
Posts 1641Calif. |
I like this write alot! : ) I feel out of place every where right now in my life... : ) ~Connie~ |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
enjoyed this |
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