Untitled Number TwoA Poem by John KnowlesJust some venting some frustration.
Billie evoked the sound of the suburbs,
Like summer nights and streetlight suicides, I am St. Louis's ripoff of Brendan Kelly. I am Ferguson's ripoff of Stephanie Kuehnert. Our three year high school reunion was a funeral, But by that time we were all seasoned pros. In that sense, the third time really isn't A charm, it's a black cloud over everything, Oh mister writer mane (sic) please oh please Throw more cliches at us, like a word Losing meaning you you repeat it enough. I make me sic The kids in the hall walked so slow, But it was McCluer, need I say no more. I spent four year and counting wishing For the road to be my home, van seat my bed And the shoulder my bathroom. Leaving my Thoughts and pain. Memories fleeting, And dreams That I never remember. © 2011 John KnowlesAuthor's Note
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Added on February 22, 2011 Last Updated on February 22, 2011 AuthorJohn KnowlesSt. Louis, MOAboutHi. I'm John Knowles, but not that guy who wrote a Separate Peace, a different John Knowles. I write a variety of different things. Mostly poetry, lyrics and short fiction more..Writing
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