For Whom Does the Bell Ring

No one is real in this
World, except mom.
   There are enemies, 
 That want to drop the bomb.

   Poor people have poor 
People for friends.
   Some roads traveled
Lead to dead - ends.

   People don't care if you're good,
They seek good looks.
   Vanity, this is one for
The books.

   People respect money 
They do not respect other people.
   Most characters remind
Me of a snake or a weasel.

   The one you love the best,
Can hurt the most.
   Leaves you shattered
And loving her ghost.

   The truth is simple, when
You explain, it becomes hard.
   You can never really prepare,
Some things catch you off - guard.

   When you're good you enjoy the music,
When you're sad you understand the words.
   Most times people and
Situations are absurd.

   It is hard to be patient,
When you have none.
   There is no limit on, 
Back to square one.

   Check your attitude when,
You have everything.
   You never know for
Whom does the bell ring?

 Turbo1904 ?
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Leffanta Avatar
March 19, 2022 at 11:15 AM
There was an hit song back in the 40's, "You always hurt the one you love, the one you shouldn't hurt at all" which Milton reminds me was 80-years ago ....progress is slow! Enjoyed how you wove your words! Aloha!
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