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Disapointment

With all the eggs in one basket,
I can't see clearly,
I can't see the "bright side"
I'm tied up in what I clutch
oh so near and dearly,
merely desperation,
but deprivation more severely
sincerely I've had enough!

I've had too much,
I'm slowly slipping
slowly losing touch,
such a creeping, grinding pain,
like a kick in the crotch.
My brain, mainly drained,
struggles and strains
to maintain myself as plainly sane
retain my throat with ball and chain
look down on me with disdain
and entertain these thoughts of mine,
of this insane campaign.

Although is it so insane?
all I want is a living
all I want is relief
belief that there is something
more than grief to be experienced
in this brief experience of life
where a quick slice of a knife
can change your reality

I've suffered a fatality
to my vitality,
and my neutrality
not to mention my commonality
and I now harbour with hospitality:
despise, sadness and brutality.
abnormality at its best

...depressed...
even with all I've possessed
...distressed...
...unimpressed...
even with all I've expressed
yeah...even with all I've expressed
I'm hard pressed to find anything
that makes me feel whole
that takes control of this wandering soul
Hahaha, here they are again!
the demon of yesterdays reign
here again to belittle and complain
a game we know all too well.

It's noisy outside, but there's clarity in here
the voices boom almost too clear,
although through fear
and the occasional smear of a tear
sometimes its all too clear to hear.
"Hey! just appear to adhere to everything they say
We'll make our own way
We have to now"

..I have to beat the demon
I have to outlast it
It's not gunna happen though
whilst all the eggs are in one basket.
— Bosscombat, May 20, 2009

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Seren

Seren

17 years ago

Wow …. speachless will

Wow .... speachless will leave a longer comment when I get time on my way to the docters ... this is a very powerful piece Matt... the way you used words was giving the effect of slaps in the face but also shockingly well .. awesome Love always Jay-knee :) x x
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Bosscombat

17 years ago

:)

thanks hun I kinda like this one hope everyone else feels the same bout it lol <3
weirdelf

weirdelf

17 years ago

Love your wordcrafting

the multi line rhymes are not forced, the whole thing flows. The last stanza takes away from it a bit for me, makes it a bit prosaic, perhaps your intent but could be condensed, perhaps something like- this demon attacks all the eggs in my basket not going to happen or something, not trying to put words in your poem. But see how it jars with the rest? Also think a few stanza breaks would help accessability. Just some thoughts, your choice. cheers, Jess Forever unwrapping the eternal present.
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Bosscombat

17 years ago

Hey Jess

thanks mate! for the comment and advice I'm not sure what you meant by the demon attacking the eggs in the basket...I'm a tad lost there. but as you would see i have cut it into stanzas for easy reading lol thanks again champion! Bosscombat
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Bosscombat

17 years ago

:)

hey blanka thanks for taking the time out to read my poem :) I'm glad you liked it how long do you recommend ignoring these demons lol....its been a long time now.. thanks again :) Bosscombat
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Bosscombat

17 years ago

:)

i guess so patience isnt one of my virtues though lol youre quite the optimist :P Bosscombat
weirdelf

weirdelf

17 years ago

We all got our demons

but from seriously studying all seven seasons of "Buffy" I realise not all demons are bad. Believe it or not I am seriously applying to do a PhD in Philosophy of Religion based on Buffy the vampire slayer. cheers, Jess Forever unwrapping the eternal present.
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Bosscombat

17 years ago

:)

haha seven seasons of buffy?! man, you need a hobby :P i do agree not all demons are bad though i have a rather sporting drinking problem that im ok with hehe thanx jess Bosscombat