I Only Slept There
As often as not
he'd have a toothpick
in his mouth.
Mother was always
scrubbing something.
I lived by myself
with them.
Mother the Protector.
Father the Brooding One.
A new home
every few years.
A new venture.
Hopes and promises
like the daily news then.
The shameful war
that couldn't be won
that we were winning
like dad's next million.
Mom at war with dirt.
Dad chewing toothpicks
instead of his nails.
I lived on the outskirts
of their lives, not yet
filled with terror.
I Only Slept There
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Re: In My Room As Little As Possible
Lovely last line.
Is this a prose poem,Billy? It works as it is.
S
Is this a prose poem,Billy? It works as it is.
S
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Re: In My Room As Little As Possible
Good one... loved this;
I lived on the outskirts
of their lives
I lived on the outskirts
of their lives
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Re: I Only Slept There
Strong poem Billy. Each line unfolds perfectly until the shotgun blast close
Re: I Only Slept There
Love this poem especially the ending
I lived on the outskirts
of their lives
Eira
I lived on the outskirts
of their lives
Eira
Re: I Only Slept There
Thanks everyone for reading and commenting.