Crooked Tom Thumb

shadow of the greyblue stairs
heading up to who knows where
jaws of a shark on the litter bone night wall

crazy to my right the lifeless painting
hangs speaking to no one
but the devils grass leaning
against the heavenly window

saintly church bell shadows
empty pews 
turning screws
confessional blues

feelin like crooked tom thumb on the run
fighting with giants singin with bums
achin to the bone sometimes numb
miracle train she runs and runs
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015

Poem

Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem. Negative comments will result your account being banned.

Please Login to post a comment

Agustin Avatar
April 2, 2026 at 2:14 AM
Thanks for sharing this... exposing your thoughts through your unique poetic style. Meanwhile, I greet you with the love of the Lord, expressed by John 3:16 of the Bible, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." Be blessed.
A   Avatar
March 11, 2016 at 1:20 PM
awesome write, Michael..linda
Amitin Avatar
March 11, 2016 at 1:38 PM
thanks poet destroyer... much love..michael
A  Avatar
July 21, 2015 at 3:37 PM
Michael,, Stopped by to say hello, I enjoyed reading your poem today. FOREVER <3 SKAT"
Amitin Avatar
March 11, 2016 at 1:38 PM
have been offline, far from poetry soup.. just viewed your comment... thanks a lot... Skat
Get a Premium Membership
Turn off ads, get more exposure for your poetry, and get more features with a Premium Membership.
Book: Diverse Voices: The Poetry of Human Rights and the Pursuit of Peace