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Something's Got To Give

"Something's Got to Give" B. Jacobs Everyday, something else goes wrong I fear and wonder how can I go on I live in a world of disappointment Nothing ever seems to go away Just another habit I got to break Guess it's time for the pity to join in Something's got to give Before I give up, before I give in Sick of crying and all of the pain That won't go away, another headache When is it my time to win? Something's got to give. I give everyone my advice It's time I realized That it's time to listen to myself Work and work, and barely see a dime When will it be time To check out of this hell? I'm praying-I'm begging I can't take it anymore. I'm waiting-anticipating To give my little...and for once get back more.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2008




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Date: 12/28/2008 6:35:00 PM
I like the repetition of the poem. Have you thought about trying out the villanelle form? It lends itself well to tortured, circuitous imagery and I feel like this poem would do well in it.
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