Autumn's Treadmill

Light is fading
It’s cold, abrasive
Facing longer nights
Green leaves mellow
Brown and yellow
Autumn has arrived

Misty mornings
Clock alarming
Body sense awry
Feel so jaded
Last night’s raving
Flashing through your mind

Drink hot coffee
Rush to catch the
Seven thirty-five
On the treadmill
Routine, thankful
Work keeps hope alive

Simply crazy when, every now and then
You want to bash your head against the wall
No longer feeling worth it all
Like you always thought you would

You live the life you choose
Or are you being used?
Now faking it, doesn’t raise a hit
You forfeit all or run with it
Lucky to be paid
And maybe later, dream of getting laid

Light is fading
It’s cold, abrasive
Facing longer nights
Green leaves mellow
Brown and yellow
Autumn has arrived
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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Joyce Avatar
March 6, 2014 at 7:26 PM
hey hey ..this is a terrific poem..i truly enjoyed yur talent :)
Jones Avatar
February 13, 2014 at 9:12 AM
Some well expressed thoughts here, however, it's a shame you changed the format of stanza 4. It tends to halt the flow.
Graham Avatar
February 13, 2014 at 9:25 AM
Thanks for the comment Mike. In lyrical terms it is musically known as a bridge so necessary to that format break for the tune in my head.
Watson Avatar
February 1, 2014 at 4:08 AM
I loved the poem. Thanks for sharing .
Graham Avatar
February 1, 2014 at 12:03 PM
Thanks for letting me know Darren. Glad you enjoyed!
A   Avatar
January 14, 2014 at 8:32 AM
I like this treadmill very much Patricia, Epicly enough, I have my own trail to walk in the evening. Patricia, a nice little welcome to the imagery of Autumn.... xox..Linda
Graham Avatar
January 15, 2014 at 8:59 AM
Thanks PD, still finding my way around this awesome site.
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