JUKEA Poem by Phil Roberts
Been lost so long it feels like home
Been high so long it feels like down But that's alright Yea, it's okay Down here We all live this way I steal and I rob for the things I've got Until they're stolen from me Mostly I rob to pay for dope A piece of oblivion in place of hope But that's alright Man, it's okay We live and die this way I'm losing my teeth And my lips are cracked My face looks as though It's made of wax I'm thin enough to walk through walls And I can't remember walking tall Still, it's alright yea, it's okay That's how it is down here By Phil Roberts © 2015 Phil Roberts |
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Added on October 14, 2015 Last Updated on October 14, 2015 AuthorPhil Robertsmacclesfield, north-west, United KingdomAboutI'm from the north-west of England where the rain lives. I am retired and a grandfather to many. I've led an "interesting" life, i suppose you could say, with lots of laughter and a few tears, like mo.. more..Writing
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