Specter

Out of sorts?, you ask. Oh, you don't know the half of it.
My son is getting divorced. He used to live here. Now, he
And his (soon-to-be) ex dash out at all hours with pieces
Of furniture. The wife's on the warpath for some god-damned
Reason, objecting to everything under the sun. My car isn't
Working. My wrists and feet hurt. I'll go back in the morning
To face Mr. Stupid, a cracker from Wahoo who never shuts up.
I'm short of breath, lacking in faith for the future, and all
Of the pleasure I knew in the past is erased. I don't recollect
Having much fun. Look at me. Don't I seem colorless, ghastly,
Somebody who's out of sorts?





Poetry by Lawrence Beck The PoetBay support member heart!
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Written on 2025-01-17 at 03:04

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Griffonner The PoetBay support member heart!
The symbiotic nature between the physical and the state of mind, eh? I have great empathy for you. Looking at you poem, it seems that your penmanship has not deserted you in these moments of depression. I send positive thoughts for a swift resolution of your problems, friend.
Blessings, Allen
2025-01-17


arquious The PoetBay support member heart!
I came home from work feeling that way today….
2025-01-17


Albert Vynckier The PoetBay support member heart!
I concede that it all seems quite real and believable
2025-01-17