AND YET IN SPITE OF EVERYTHING

Just rambling

For all the sorrows that I felt
From words I couldn't find
For all the terror I endured
When horror gripped my mind

For all the cards that I was dealt
    Deuces jokers aces
 for all the foggy memories
 from all the distant faces

For all the tears of heartache
 from all my broken dreams
For everything I had and lost
  from what I can't redeem

For those I'll never see again
  For people left behind
 For everybody who gambled
  on my tricky fickle mind

For all the horrors that I saw
From someone's bad decision
For all the Marines we lost to
 unexpected  opposition

  For all the Horrific slaughter
    from collateral damage
   For all the mangled bodies
  held together by a bandage

  For all the stupid bullshit
  For all the outrageous lies
From every charismatic a*****e
  Who promised us blue skies

For all the crap that we endure
    From all that they employ
No matter what they pull on us
         Life is still a joy

Reviews

[Monster ^.^]

Wow. Saying it all in one poem, makes one think how he was able to survive that, no?

[Baby Ricochet]

Thank you Monster

[Ohhhwillow]

This was a pleasure to read Baby, truly. So many ideas encapsulated here.. Love, brotherhood, disaster, heartbreak, dreams and destinies.. This is stunning. An emotional triumph. I have no idea how you displayed so much, so beautifully, in so few words. I can't say I have felt all of this, perhaps not even a little, all I know is, I feel you, through this. Your ability to keep head and heart strong after the experiences you describe even only in part, is remarkable.

[Baby Ricochet]

Thank you so much Willow

[Ohhhwillow]

In the library it goes!

[Marie]

Your attitude is better than mne, I'm afraid...

[Baby Ricochet]

Thanks for stopping by Marie

[KAOlmsted]

Holy cats, dude. This is a truly amazing piece. There is really nothing I can say beyond that...truly amazing. I cannot express how grateful I am to know you through your work and our correspondence...you are, without question, one of my absolute, all time favorite people on the planet. Just saying ;-)

[Baby Ricochet]

Thank you Kimmer. I'm touched.

[KAOlmsted]

Absolutely...xoxo

[Robbie~xoxo~]

Well EXPRESSED!!!... I feel this piece, my friend!...
You truly have a grasp at the pitfalls of life...and so glad you know that it can still be a joy nevertheless.... Great write!

[Baby Ricochet]

Thank you Robbie

[Robbie~xoxo~]

my pleasure... :)

[MOON]

Well this was poignant a confession almost still affirming in spite . Guess its owning our actions and the consequences and still seeing the blessings. Powerful write.

[Baby Ricochet]

Thank you moon

[quinfinn]

every once in a while a poet writes something no one is expecting. something so profound and so well written that we have to take a step back and read again...not because it surprises us that the writer can deliver the goods, we all know what baby ricochet is capable of,but because we are so touched by what they have penned that we must read and reread to let it soak in completely. this is such a write...this is magnificent poetry .well done, ricochet!

[Baby Ricochet]

Thank you quinfinn. I'm genuinely flattered.

[quinfinn]

you're welcome...

[Cara]

For all the tears of heartache
from all my broken dreams
For everything I had and lost
from what I can't redeem

For those I'll never see again
From memories left behind
For everyone who gambled
on my tricky fickle mind
amazing!!!

[Baby Ricochet]

Thank you cara

[Cara]

:D

[Salar Majak]

For all the crap that we endure
From all that they employ
No matter what they pull on us
Life is still a joy


hopefully it will always be a joy, life i mean, i know what you mean, every single word shouts out!
this is incredible, in every aspect,
beautiful.

[Baby Ricochet]

Much of life's joy comes from little moments a lot of people miss. Thank you Aurora

[Salar Majak]

exactly!!
cherish those moments!
you are welcome :)

[Michael G.]

This feels like a healing write. One that perhaps one day you'll come back upon it, and say, "Yeah." And then turn, and walk away.
Very well done.

[Baby Ricochet]

Thank you Mr G