Duct Tape

When life is falling apart, duct tape is the answer

My world is falling apart.

The cracks are growing.

 

My life needs duct tape.

 

Not the kind of duct tape in my room, though.

Dull, peeling strips hold my

artwork to the walls.

Sketches of nature,

pictures of those I love.

Clutching the sticky strands,

holding on for dear life.

 

My life.

 

I need duct tape to hold

the people in my life close.

 

I need duct tape to fix my broken heart.

It is ripped to shreds.

 

I need duct tape to heal

the cuts and bruises this world brings.

 

Duct tape,

closing the cracks.

 

Duct tape,

keeping my life

together.

Author's Note

I was told to write about duct tape... so I did :P

Reviews

[Coyote Poetry]

I like the desire of this poem. Would be nice if duct tape could heal our pain and suffering. I like your desire in the poem of holding people together. Thank you for a excelelnt poem.
Coyote

[Scoxander]

Duct tape, the only material that has a million and one uses, awesome poem

[Raya Avans]

Well done. I was expecting something eh, cliche and possibly dull? Not what I got at all :) Its one thing I have trouble with, being told to write something, and then writing something decent. You did a very nice job.

~ rae

[RedInk524]

Very interesting, and reminds me of how i like to put tape on my mouth. I wont say why though... Lol.

[stars are far]

Nice and i think i need a duct tape for my life so buy me one please :)

[Rae]

A very cool look at duct tape. Very creative. Keep writing!!

[Broken Hearted Faux]

Sad day. But a good write. Love it ^^

[Cal]

Lol you said "name something in your room" The first thing I looked at was a roll of black duct tape. I really love this poem though, One of the reasons is that duct tape is one of my favorite things in the world, but still its very appropriate portrayl for everyday life.

[Sleepless]

yep i agree with the use of duct tape in life like the poem !:)

[SoulCrusader (Yas)]

Very well use of the prompt and made it into something more meaningful, great :)