What It's Like

Had to write a found poem for english class for the song What It's Like by Everlast.

Sing the blues

to live yet lose,

a f*****g slob

to have to choose.

Good men sin

and losers win,

the finest green

make sad men grin.

God forbid

you knew a kid,

who lived a life

you wouldn't live.

Take a day

before you say,

life in our shoes

is pure decay.

Late at night

you really might,

get the hint

of what it's like.

Author's Note

I wonder what my teachers gonna think haha but yeah, I know how you'll all try to understand this poem. You will be completely wrong. Its alot deeper than it actually seems and about subjects not actually mentioned. Let me know what you think of it.

Reviews

[Inyourshadow]

Guess first impressions give us the drug angle but then maybe thats the point the way to mislead with words like green and grin as if mentioning weed and the highs, but would we not all if not at least the majority have tried this and so already lived as this kid lives so lets clear the table and try again. How about poverty the lack of the fundamental rights to food and warmth to love even. This is the kind of life none would wish to live and therefore I will go not with drugs or troublesome youth but with the underlining need of all to feel needed. Love the poem and the style, keep em' coming

[Luciole]

Amazing. Nuff said

[Dahlia Phoenix]

I won't even go and analyze the meaning of this poem because to me, its telling me not to judge others because we never understand what they go through. I love this poem for that and a lot more. Good write.

[Rae]

Very cool. I love the flow. Keep writing!!

[Desmund Tiny]

This poem twist my mind... you penned it well.... nice....

[DreyaArt]

I figured it had a deeper meaning then the surface, your one of those writers who I can never really figure out, and I like it, keeps everything interesting. I think your teacher probably wont like the swear word lol I know I blank that out in my mind haha, when im reading it lol. I have no idea what it really means, but I would love to know.
I'm almost always surprised at the meanings of your poems.
Your a great writer, keep up the good work :)
Drey

[stars are far]

this is more like a song ..but so nice :)

[Lily Mae]

I love that song...they are soo good.. And you penned the feelings with it well.xxx

[DearSweetAgony]

I like this poem, its very interesting. I had the weird desire to think of Requiem For A Dream while reading this.

[Coyote Poetry]

I like the desire of this poem. I tell people. Never rate another life till you know the complete story. Your poem open the door to many good questions. Thank you for the amazing poetry.
Coyote