AMERICAN DAD

He hands his keys
To the new owner
Of his car...
The house will go,
He in his last week
Of ownership...
Things slowly slipping
Away from his grasp
Like sand in an hour glass

Prominent

but the word
Has lost flavor in his taste
For finer things,

A pawned wedding ring,
Marriage at it's end
Echoes for a friend to turn to
Payments due,
collectors to talk to

He at his end...

The pursuit of happiness
Has diluted him
And he can not swim
His hollow heart beats within

With no faith that God will provide.

Reviews

[nicolettox]

this poem strikes hard. beautifully written, cheer up, better times will come (that GOD will provide.)

[Coyote Poetry]

A hard world for many. I hope for better days. The poem tell the story of many. All my neighbors lost their homes. Thank you for the excellent poem.
Coyote

[asdarkeyesclose]

'The pursuit of happiness
Has diluted him'

quite heartbreaking in effect, we build through our lives, gradually gaining a sense of security and then to have it all taken away in one swoop. unfortunately this could happen to anyone, however hard we work we are all vulnerable. great writing.

[Victoria PoetryBunny]

It is a sad world. Nice truthful honest write.

[Cassie Fraga]

this was an AMAZING WRITE!!! Truth screaming through every line!! nice write!!

[Aidz]

Rene the feel of the lack of future ring in this and fading hope

[Kenneth The Poet]

Recession-based prose, it sounds like. A grapes of wrath for this generation.

[WhiteWillow]

So sad, so true. Too many of us can relate to this. "The pursuit of happiness Has diluted him..." Great words, A wonderful write.

[Zeitgeist Manifesto]

Man...talk about falling on hard times.
Its a shame that this is indeed the sign of
our time. Soul crushing penmanship.