i had an idea and i forgot it
and then...i became distracted
my lines of light refracted
the thought that i forgot was mentally redacted
and now i’ve got nothing
nothing save ill tidings aplenty
all in the drop of a single fake penny
i’m wading through all of this shit
i’m dragging me back dragging me down
again and again and again
like some brain dead numpty clown
i count my lines in the mirror
the coffee hot the morning slow
i wasn’t supposed to be like this
it wasn't supposed to show
nothing save a dose of medicinal contempt
completely and utterly
fuckin bitter
oh yeah
oh sure
for real
all right
i come with the wind
i come with the light
as i wage my wars
in a reserved homely silence
abating deflating
each deafening violence
a tightening of the lightning
a frightening blush of brightening
i went bush and came back
somewhere off the beaten track
i was lost until i found
a little part of myself
i was lost until i found
some flat reminders
i was lost until i found
the many skins i had to shed
i was lost until i found
the many if's inside my head
i was lost until i found out
…that i meant it
About the Creator
Brenton F
I've beared no sick words
Junk words, love words
Fuck you words from Jesus
Lowlife: Jesus and Mary Chain
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Comments (5)
This was so emotional and relatable as well!
Brenton, I picture you in a slam poetry type speakeasy setting just wowing them with your insights and strong emotional content. My own poems tend to be much more straight forward. I could definitely learn some emoting skills from you.
This is another fine piece of wordplay and very strong emotions, Brenton! Well done!
Awesome play on words, Brenton. I loved the line- “I was lost until I found, the many ifs inside my head”
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