Angry Man

ANGRY      MAN

I have no problem with drunks, druggies, husbands who beat their wives,
Asinine youths shouting too loudly, parents who neglect or spoil their children.
These guys make me feel good  because I know it is not me, 
And I feel superior : I am better than that.
I hate the guys in wheelchairs  who slow me down as I walk to work;
Old ladies on crosswalks bug me, stumbling ahead of me, so I must sidestep;
Beggars on the bridge are infuriating,  panhandling for small change.
The wheelies remind me that I have legs 
But I waste my time sitting in armchairs watching football;
The oldies tell me that I too will be a stumbler one day 
And that I am wasting my youthful energy doing pointless activities.
Beggars I really hate, for it could surely be me, easily  -  but for the grace of God.
I am spending my cash on trinkets, burgers, movies, and I can’t even enjoy them 
Because of thinking of these guys  : they make me mad as hell.

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Entered in Susan Burch’s  Contest   “Show Me the Anger”

introspectionmemedrugfree verse

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Black Eyed Susan

October 3, 2011 at 5:42 PM

I've had similar thoughts myself. A few weeks ago I was on a walk and enjoying it until I realized that some little girl or boy was probably being held hostage at the same moment and being tortured or molested. Took all the enjoyment right out of that walk. I liked that with your poem the people were right there in your face so you couldn't ignore them or your feelings. the anger felt very real and frustrating. congratulations on your win :)

Sidney Beck

October 3, 2011 at 10:01 AM

Thanks Susan for a most interesting contest and your generous placement of my scribbles.......anger with self is a tricky topic and i have dabbled in it from time to time....this scribble probably got closer than others i have written.......thanks again...best wishes

Carol Sunshine Brown

October 3, 2011 at 7:36 AM

Congratulations on your win in the "Show Me The Anger" contest Syd. Love, Carol

Lee Ramage

October 3, 2011 at 12:39 AM

Not only does this person sound angry, but very hurt and sad. If this is true, I hope you find insight into your feelings with your poetry. Take care and congratulations on a great win. Lee