Words Debased

About writing for college literary magazine

It feels like shame and failure, words debased

Placing my emotions on showcase

And doing so haphazardly

I can’t convey the melody

The only structure in my life

The only thing I think is right
But then I think too much and I’m confused

 

I’m exposed now

For all to see

I liken it, somehow

To vanity

Come on, shut up

Sit back, relax

I should feel “proud”

I’m exposed now

 

And I guess I will feel so pretentious

When you express to me that you’ve read this

It’s an honest but inhibited

Manifestation of some self-hatred

It’s my best mode of therapy

It casts the demons out of me

And keeps me from doing things a bit worse

 

I’m exposed now

For all to see

I wrote it down

It’s like I’m free

Alright, enough

Sit back, relax

I should be “proud”

I’m exposed now

 

One thing will always be true

I will have words for you

They’re honest

My friend, I hope to see you again

 

I thank you now

For being there

When I was down

You always cared

Our last rendezvous

The scene is now through

One thing’s always true

I won’t forget you

I won’t forget you

 

Reviews

[Kieran James McGovern]

thanks! that person died, but thanks!

[Poeticpiers]

I like your attitude my friend and the way you express yourself in well written free form
The only friends that count are those who are there when you need them