Sick, sick world

Inspired...

 

 

Sick, sick world

 

 

When pain is the wielded tool,

fear the bandage…

wounds heal never…never

Scarred existence, buried in dark confines

cracks in the frame, a thin hopeless terror

Splintered nightmares pierce,

streets aren’t to be paved in souls…are they?

 

Hatred blooms in thorned gardens of poisonous vines

Blind eyes seek misdemeanor violations,

powered wigs white as frail skin

slam gavels on chalkboard slander

and drink their toast, burned in tea…burned

Burn in hell…burn,

singed of your own disgusting disguise

 

It is a sick, sick world,

spinning for some, leering at others

Claiming lives like junk yard fenders,

rotting in weathered worries,

cut and welded into another’s idea of life,

painted pretty colors, enameled disgrace

that sicken the stomach…shatters my heart

 

And still a star shines, fractured but glowing

shedding light to textured canvas

Inspiring beauty in another’s ink

crying watercolor tears in brushstroke wonder

shading edges so the past sleeps in its own nightmare

pieced together by friendship,

so tell me…why does my heart still break?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Author's Note

Thank you for reading

Reviews

[jacob erin-cilberto]

okay this poem made me extremely uncomfortable...

and to me, that means it was extremely successful...i felt the sickness, the bitterness, the discouragement...the world is a bunch of rusting junk yard fenders...and it is doubtful we will be able to put the car back together.

amazing imagery ...very scary.

[Jack...]

I truly appreciate that coming from you Jacob a poet I admire so much.

[Pryde Foltz]

It is a sick, sick world,
spinning for some, leering at others
Claiming lives like junk yard fenders,
rotting in weathered worries,
cut and welded into another’s idea of life,
painted pretty colors, enameled disgrace
that sicken the stomach…shatters my heart

Wow … who knew you could be so black and so good at it, Fabulous write, jack.

[Jack...]

Thank you so very much Pryde. I am thrilled you found this bit of darkness to your liking.

[Lyn Anderson]

I love this, so much. It is beautiful, emotive, and sad all at once.

[Jack...]

Thank you so very much my friend.

[Cryingkate]

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> ?

[Jack...]

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> :)

[Cryingkate]

[icelandicblue]

The world is cruel but there is good and hope out there. The journey is to find them. A depth defying piece of poetry Jack.

[Jack...]

Thank you so very much Anne. I appreciate you stopping by and leaving such kind words for me.

[Diana]

I think this piece got stronger toward the end. I'm actually a little teary-eyed right now. I can definitely relate.

[Jack...]

Thank you Diana. I am happy you can relate...I think. The world is not a nice place...it seems hate and fear rule...I hope you can find reasons to smile my friend.

[Marie]

My heart breaks because such a good writer as yourself Made "its" a possessive in the third line from the end.

[Cryingkate]

Mother Marie of great writers,
Forgive him for he knows not what he does.
I bet he had tears in his eyes obstructing his view.
punish me instead, for I am the sinful one. :-)

[Jack...]

Marie...it is fixed...I hope that heals your heart...oh by the way, should made have been capitalized in your review? Just checking. You know I love you Marie...thanks so much my friend.

[Frieda P]

Your heart breaks because you're full of compassion Jack. I have no adequate words or answers here, coming from a survivor site, people really have no clue the horrors people are capable of. You gave it a voice....thanks for writing this one.

[Jack...]

Thanks so very much Frieda. I just wish I could make everything right for everyone, but I can't do it and it kills me. I am happy you accepted this for what is was and enjoyed it. I truly do appreciate your kindness to me always. You are a very special friend and so very welcome.

[Corset]

because you are beautifully human, just like me.

[Jack...]

Thank you so very much Corset. I am always thrilled when your smile appears on my page.

[Corset]

glad to know that Jack ;)

[Coll Silvermoon]

I enjoyed reading this poem. There is so much going on.

[Jack...]

Thanks again my friend. I appreciate it.