Under city street lights
Standing on the sidewalk of a lonely concrete bridge
Silently I gazed down at the water and pondered my life currently not so bright
At home my family was gathered
Around a card table with pints of beer and sparkling wine glasses
Hollering cheers and jeers at suspected card cheaters and innocent cheese eaters sitting in the kitchen
So for me alone to be on this bridge
Really there was no reason
Alas I still despaired during this holiday season
In an attempt to get a grip I placed my hands on the rail that chilled my fingers despite my mittens
Inside the fleece fabric of my left hand was the source of tragedy that led me to this bridge with a heart full of agony
Just a few short months ago it was placed there by a man
Who later I assumed was going to place a bigger rock on my hand
Unfortunately fate would not aline
And a woman from his rock and roll band
His plans of marriage she would convince him to decline
Now useless and not a care what it cost
Angry, I ripped off my mitten
Slipped off the ring and gave it my best toss
Right before a sudden burst and for a moment my hearing was lost
While in my mind I'd lost all track of time
When surprised my eyes found up in the sky a shower of lights
Then another blast and more sparks were cast
Suddenly I realized it was a new year
A chance to make that man a thing of the past
And a chance to quit putting myself last
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Comments (4)
Bigger rock that matters guess we just throw them if they are not worth more. FYI Josh is mine maybe stick to the poetry your insight on how you got the inspiration is very skewed
Love the CARD CHEATERS line hidden meaning or messages in pomes is awesome
Very interesting story is this a fictional story? I think what would really make this one stand out more would be if there were a conflict like maybe some kind of affair. Maybe with the best man at the wedding.
Omggg, tell me about it! I've always been putting myself last and one day I decided I'm not gonna do that anymore! Loved your poem!