Can It Not Be Said

It was the same way when I began my breathing.
I stuck out my tongue and hollered to the Lord,
I yelled, "Can it not be said that my eyes
were meant for you!?!"

He was silent. As always.
And I retreated back into the world.
Looking for health insurance.
And a job.

Wondering,
If I had yelled loud enough
Or far too loud.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2007

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Burchett Avatar
January 29, 2012 at 11:50 AM
Congrats, very epic ,a great one
Pettit Avatar
January 26, 2012 at 12:14 AM
Congratulations on having your poem featured this week. You have described stark reality as so many of us can relate to your situation.
Brown Avatar
January 24, 2012 at 11:40 AM
Congratulations on your featured poem this week Matt. Love, Carol
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