Desperate

Out of Control He won’t listen, he won’t clean, he won’t speak, he won’t do anything. He’s indignant. He thinks he should be able to do everything for nothing. He blames. Points his finger. Works to teach a lesson, He can’t know or even understand. He’s little. He’s a kid. He’s terrible. He breaks my […]

Perceptions

Someone told me “I remember when” not me, i replied Really? They asked Furrowed brows Really. So I wonder, why not? Where did it go? Why don’t I remember? What’s wrong with me? Huh, that’s weird. I guess. Why does one retain and the other lose? So much judgement and not one thought for them.

Idiots

I know, I know. We all think we’re surrounded by idiots. We never think that we’re the idiot That surrounds. But in reality We are. It’s good to know To be aware. Therefore, I am an idiot surrounding someone right now.

Lamentable

After all this Waiting Planning Hope Lost to sharp claws And neglect Pieces missing But rescued just the same Back turned Snapping jaws Into the garbage Maybe Next Friday

Not To Be

Confused With Decorum Behavior A sign of the times? More accurately What we allow The choices you make. You own You are responsible You You choose Little by little Where we all end Up

Big Deal

What the hell is wrong with people? Is it so hard to ask for help? Can’t you just walk away? Don’t you think you could reconsider? What is your process here? Cuz I don’t get it. There are so many people Willing to help Willing to do Willing to take Willing to give Willing It’s […]

Presumption

How can you presume to know better than me? The rain doesn’t fall because it’s good for the trees. The stars do not shine to earn your admiration. The tides come and go but not for your thoughtful provocation. Birds sing for themselves. Branches rustle because they’re there. The sun rises The sun sets That’s […]

Potential

Clay Child Student Work Writing Practice Passion

On Talking To Strangers

Yesterday People looked at me As if I were insane Just making conversation Chill out Today Conversations held New with unknown people We laughed We shared We questioned We opened up Tomorrow I’d prefer more of today

Not Mine

Are you sleeping well? I kept you up. You don’t need Me Our life What we made Well, I was wrong I left it all Made what I have And now You’re there I’ve no luxuries No drugs To drown No smokes To calm No booze To numb Just busy Busy Busy Busy Busy Busy […]