Brain Creates Waves

some days, I walk in the forest for hours,
everywhere I turn, they wish me well

little boys rise up on their toes to drink from the fountain,
the pictures in schoolbooks show benefits, for only a few

when I go to the farm to buy fresh eggs,
chickens gobble in refrain... just say "no" to drugs

when I ask the grocer what farm his pork comes from,
he sighs, and sends armies to attack my brain

when I raise my voice to slow the machine,
only those parts already rusted.... understand

                           only those parts
 
                                          already rusted

                                                       understand
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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Alex Avatar
March 11, 2022 at 7:38 PM
"Only those parts already dusted Understand" - Very beautifully written. Congratulations!
Rider Avatar
September 21, 2009 at 12:45 PM
That last line is oh so true. Great poem James. ~Trudy~
Strand Avatar
September 20, 2009 at 11:55 PM
A traipse down memory lan Jim.Nice one.Rgds Brian & thanks for your welcome comments
Freeman Avatar
September 20, 2009 at 3:15 PM
James this poem reminds me of the high pressure salesman on the phone. They act as though they just have to give you all of their sales pitch before you say no. I sometimes just hung up the phone before they get through. Sincerely Moses
Sheart Avatar
September 20, 2009 at 11:22 AM
Hi James I know the feeling of walking in forest for hours too. Love the sentimental walk you take us on. Those three last lines really touched my heart. Very well written my friend. Take care Love Light Truth Patricia
Kendrick Avatar
September 20, 2009 at 6:13 AM
Quiet and peace for the poetic mind. Love the work. Keep writing. Sara
Chircop Avatar
September 20, 2009 at 6:11 AM
i love walks in the green,there i can find myself and peace..yes sometimes with people around us its like we re on different brain waves..,sometimes only those rusted parts understand..excellent write my friend Jim--Charma
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