Beneath The Tabloids

 

Anger, resentment and jealousy

Belong in the trash

Beneath a pile of those tabloid magazines.

There are times I miss the can

When I try throwing them away.

But eventually I manage

To sweep those feelings up

And putting them where

They will never see the light of day,

Where they burn up like a vampire in the sun.

With those ugly things out of the way

There is room to proudly display

The beautiful things

That gives my soul a happy home,

Like faith, hope and love.

Reviews

[barleygirl]

God this is a breath of fresh air in the middle of a stinky stale maelstrom of harshness in our world, too often it seems. I am so sick of people who are so ready to fight & tear each other down. I want my own personal space to reflect just the things you are describing at the end of your poem (((HUGS)))

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

Thank you very much for your feedback... I try to stay away from people who are always negative. I mean we all get that way sometimes, but some make it a way of life.

[barleygirl]

Excellent point . . . honoring our bad feelings, but not thriving on them!

[EmpressPoetess]

Some wallow in it, and suffer greatly. Some do just as you've written here: fight for the good by sweeping the trash away. Bravo for your deep analysis of the human condition. Enjoyed!

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

Thank you very much... it is how I try to be... so nice to se you in the cafe, tis been a while.

[Beccy]

Yes indeed, beneath the tabloids; and beyond the headlines of everyday ordinary, lie the things that matter most; and those we should never, ever throw in the trash.

Beccy.

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

Appreciate your insightful input.

[Papaya]

They are all human emotions but best to keep them in the background as much as possible otherwise you'll never be happy and at peace.

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

That is so very true.

[Cascara (aka Sprint Goe..]

"There are times I miss the can

When I try throwing them away."

intriguing lines - they remind me of holding on to tantalizing negativities, even when we try to let them go

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

That is exactly what I meant... thank you.

[Lyn Anderson]

If only we could all be so smart. One little thing -- I believe it should be feelings, with an S.

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

Yes if only.... thank you.