The Play

Such vacant eyes
so full of need,

asphalt-cemented soles that bleed;

hardened hearts
with such fragile souls,

the pedestrian-like gravity sure takes it's tolls.

Despondent dreams
glued-on weather burns,

it's true, a dead man never learns;

vampired aspirations
each recycled day,

the vagabond drama, begins to start the play.

— docmaverick, May 07, 2010

About This Poem

About the Author

Region, Country: The High Desert, in the wild west, southern California, U.S. of A.., USA

Favorite Poets: Keates, Poe, Dickinson, and Dr. Seuss. There are a smattering of others, but why bother listing 'em all, ya know?, I also rely on a few of our poets, here....for advice, and what not. I couldn't possibly explain what a fountain of live, effective knowledge we have...right here in our midst ! To catch a glimmer of brilliance, merely visit: the Stream.

Critiques

Antoinette Mar…

16 years 1 month ago

So Sad....is this write...

The streets are the haven...not that they desire...but all they have. The reality of this write hurts to imagine that we could be in this same play...curtain call and all... Excellent discription Doc Antoinette Mari

docmaverick

16 years 1 month ago

I see it, every day....

...and it IS, Sad. But, life continues relentlessly, so I'll leave you with a happy Mom's Day...even though it's not your fav. 1-4-3 ! "Write on"! sincerely, #{:-{)}8==== docmaverick.

Seren

16 years 1 month ago

Dear Doc

this one left me with a sense of desolation ... great poem doc I see nothing to crit love and hugs JayCee x x x Happy mothers day to your lovely mother as well ("Quote:-For every beauty there is an eye somewhere to see it. For every truth there is an ear somewhere to hear it. For every love there is a heart somewhere to receive it.-Ivan Panin")

docmaverick

16 years 1 month ago

I always appreciate....

...your candid remarks, and I sincerely hope you were "blessed", on this Mother's Day. Thanks again, for taking the time to read, and comment. "Write on"! sincerely, #{:-{)}8==== docmaverick.

mantiscepter

16 years 1 month ago

The play

I had fun reading this one, was very well written and in a way, or a structure I can really get in to . a cross-breeding of thoughts in the same moment. grimace and smile, at the same time. cool. Mantiscepter

docmaverick

16 years 1 month ago

I consider....

...your critique as very sound words, indeed. Higher praise, there could not be. Thank-you, for your generous words, and encouragement. "Write on"! sincerely, #{:-{)}8==== docmaverick.