When the dead become insane The tramps the down, the ill-arranged The junkies burning over flames The fools who couldn’t be renamed Where do they go to shoot the light Eat the bread Kill the night The times are changing Tells you on every wall Don’t expect to be caught When you jump, get pushed, or fall The tickets gone my friend Like the train that didn’t depart Start queuing up for the next life Can the hospital have your heart You’ll have to be quick my friend The man on the bridge has got a head start.
This one makes me feel a sense of urgency, but I'm not sure where I want to go.
I feel the need for the reader to change their life, but I see there is no changing it.
Your work is very morbid, but inspirational to me. I see it as a way to avoid heavy life choices, like drugs. I don't want to be caught between death and trying to catch the train that's already gone.
Great work!
Posted 7 Years Ago
7 Years Ago
I suppose the choices are there.
Though it's how see life.
when we no longer feel relevant or that we can make a difference----we succumb to the urge...and it come so quickly there is no preparation----no warning...and those left behind have their hearts donated to a life of missing.
Posted 7 Years Ago
7 Years Ago
I've known a few people who have called it a day.
And they were the strong ones.
Yes "the ticket's gone my friend"- the bell has tolled for thee in these inhumane days. Superbly relevant rant against the lethal Social Darwinism prevalent now. Lack of healthcare, lack of critical services, lack of a safety net for the most fragile. Great flow, cadence, rhyme..."listen to the sounds of silence"...and the words of the prophets. I applaud you and your 'killer' poem my friend! Excellent write.
Posted 7 Years Ago
7 Years Ago
I think the day they started care in the community, was definitely the downfall of society.
7 Years Ago
You are so right Paul! All to try to save money at the cost of lives. It had no cohesive plan or inf.. read moreYou are so right Paul! All to try to save money at the cost of lives. It had no cohesive plan or infrastructure. Too much subcontracting and fraud. It killed my spirit as a nurse and is one reason why I retired.:(
That man on the bridge has a head start to what? To death? No, we can not expect to be caught and that is precisely why we have to avoid standing on that bridge. Make the changes needed and walk tall! As others have told you..."Can the hospital have your heart" is a great line! Hard hitting poem with great rhyming. Kudos to you. Lydi**
This poem made me remove the rose tinted glasses I have on for the last two days. The reality is uglier as I can see here. Some amazing lines here Paul:
"Don’t expect to be caught
When you jump, get pushed, or fall"
-So no pity parties for me anymore
"Can the hospital have your heart"
-Nope. Thats too scary. I'd rather give it to Paul ;)
Overall appreciated much 100/100
Posted 7 Years Ago
7 Years Ago
I'll look after your heart, DIVLA. As long as it can run up hills.
I like poetry and stories that tell me something.
Sometimes the shortest poems hit the hardest.
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