Black and Blue

The stars are hanging over my head

As my feet are dangling above my bed 

I can't see nothing but black and blue 

This life has left me beaten and bruised 

Across the way is the view of Polaroids 

I was so crazy about this one girl I met

Dropped out, got a job, thought we were set

Now I'm saying sorry, swinging from the ceiling

Pinned a note to my chest

Penned an apology to my best

Saying "I loved you since I first saw you"

I know it's typical, but it's true 

I'd tear my heart out and give it to her

I had given up on love, she made me a believer 

Tear drops sound like broken piano keys 

Accented by my feet hitting the bed

All I left behind was a pack of cigarettes

Tucked behind my bottle of cold, cold liquor

And a lifetime of sweet memories turned bitter 

Tainted by the sight of rope tied around my neck

Reviews

[Courtney Hough]

"I can't see nothing but black and blue
This life has left me beaten and bruised"

THAT is such a powerful line and wow can i relate. Love this poem.

[Karen Redburn]

Oh my gosh. What a sad and poignant poem. You have covered it all, when it comes to losing someone we love to our own mistakes. The ending caught me off guard and this line "Tear drops sound like broken piano keys" creates the perfect picture of tears that I can hear when I read the words. Cheers!

[Ayisha Upshaw]

Woah.
Very vivid imagery, I just hope it was for the sake of art.
Well written.