All the bullshit in the world

All the bullshit in the world will be left to turn,

When I lay my head down and begin to burn.

No more lies,no more pretending,

No more caring and no more defending.

I can close my eyes for the final time,

Knowing I left,surpassing my prime.

As the flames lick my cold soft skin,

I leave this world with comfort not sin.

All the bullshit in the world warped my thinking,

It doesn't matter now,the kindle is winking.

Reviews

[Matt Sayer]

Bidding farewell to this mortal realm in a broiling blaze of fire. Not peaceful, maybe, but a scalding middle-finger to a world that never pulled its punches. That last line, Bob, "It doesn't matter now,the kindle is winking." Just bloody brilliant. Well done :)

[Bob Sherunkle]

cheers Matt,thank you

[EloisaWrites]

Haha. This is fire, my friend. A very passionate despise against all the bullshit's that you hate. I love this one, too. :)

[gombeggar]

so u have an unwavering look forward 2 being cremated possibly in a very Viking fashion, no? ...or is this just a martyr complex coming out?

[Bob Sherunkle]

Saving for the wood as we speak! Ha Ha....what a way to go!

[gombeggar]

;) amusing...yes...just make sure yer dead before they light the fire, lad or u'll need eric idle on hand fer sure

[lily]

This is one of my favorite pieces of yours.
Just wonderful.

[Bob Sherunkle]

Ah,thank you Lily,thanks.Merry Christmas.

[Trevor Barnett]

Reminds of that Incubus song "Pardon Me". Telling the bullshit of this life to jog on! Great write I always enjoy your work!

[Bob Sherunkle]

I'll give that one a listen.Thanks for reading

[ZackOfBridge]

Damn, that was quite the poem, it was charged with something. Great piece.

[Jay Steitler]

Yep, sometimes BS wears on you, and you finally decide, "hands off!" Leave it alone, who cares, doesnt matter. Tight, solid structure here. I like it!

[Bob Sherunkle]

many thanks jay,much appreciated

[Laura Harrison]

Such a phenomenal piece! I especially love the lines:
"As the flames lick my cold soft skin,
I leave this world with comfort not sin."

[Bob Sherunkle]

Thank you,thanks for reading

[Raymond Federle]

The acceptance of finality and relief pours right out of this piece. Well done.

[Bob Sherunkle]

Cheers Raymond,kind words

[R. L. Hill]

This is amazing! "The kindle is winking". Wow, Bob. Great poem

[Bob Sherunkle]

Thanks Q! Thanks for reading

[R. L. Hill]

Always willing, dear. Shoot me a RR any time