Midnight Message

A few random thoughts before the weekly grind

A gecko's crawling up my wall 

Chasing after roaches

I scratch my cat under her chin

My mouse pad she encroaches 

My girlfriend's drifting off to sleep 

I guess I'll join her soon

We have to go to work tomorrow 

So we can't sleep till noon 

The daily grind of peace time life

has it's precious moments

Civilian life's a constant strife

Takes lots of adjustments 

Though I'm not the suicide type

I know why veterans crack 

We were the s**t when we were there 

We're nothing when we're back 

No I'm not a suicide type

My motto's simple hymn 

Hajji couldn't f*****g kill me

I'm not doing it for him 

Author's Note

Words to live by. Literally

Reviews

[andrew mitchell]

Oriental wisdom here where the catfish is one with his universe. Enjoyed the read.

[ANTO]

To choose not to die, it to LIVE ! I liked this a lot BR especially the view into your world in the first two verses. Fine imagery - YA BIG SOFTIE !! Im kidding of course, but yeah, the message comes through loud and clear.

[Baby Ricochet]

thank you Anto

[Lydia Shutter]

Stream of consciousness, but with a message. It's sad that veterans are not given the respect they so deserve when they return from wars. They have to continue to fight....for themselves. Sometimes we have to hold onto the mundane in our lives in order to live another day. Poetry can help a person get through rough spots....I think that is what it does for you considering this poem. Honest emotions here. Lydi**

[Baby Ricochet]

Fresh out of the Corps civilian life is aimless. It still seems that way half the time and I've been out since 08. Thanks for stopping by Lydia. I appreciate it.

[Cascara (aka Sprint Goe..]

Good poem. You words emphasize how the small things in life clearly set our mood.

[Baby Ricochet]

thanks for stopping by

[Harmony-Lee]

Wonderfully written, short but punchy on the struggle to adjust and the strength within to survive/win.
:-)

[Baby Ricochet]

Thanks for stopping by

[B.J]

Certainly is well said, great work

[Baby Ricochet]

Thanks for stopping by

[B.J]

you're welcome

[icelandicblue]

You've given us a window to see that you can't just pick up civilian life and have it fit perfectly. This one quietly punches the reader with your fortitude:

Hajji couldn't f*****g kill me
I'm not doing it for him

[Baby Ricochet]

That's for sure. Thanks Blue

[Briana O'Connor]

Beautifully spoken truth. Your work as always is flawless. You really should try and put a collection together and get published. Your work is always amazing!

[Baby Ricochet]

Maybe one day. Thank you Poet

[Pax]

its great that your not that suicide type, coming from your experience, your stronger than that. :)
"Civilian life's a constant strife" - yes, indeed, it takes a lot of adjustment, but as human as we are, we are capable to adjust to everything around us. Keep it up my friend, good to see you still fighting a good fight.

[Baby Ricochet]

Thank you mr Pax

[Pax]

welcome, my friend. :)

[Ama May Cooper]

I like it at parts i find the flow to be a little off , and i find the sort of correlation between verses is sometimes a little lost. But for the most part i am particuarly fond of this part it is an honest and slightly humourus piece that tells of your strength in the face of well the daily morality of life.
I particuarly like the adressing of almost saying you have the things that people desire in life, a house a girlfriend all these things and yet you still understand the daily struggle that is presented to human kind.
Interesting

[Baby Ricochet]

Yep. came home and did regular s**t. Try too anyway. Thanks for stopping by