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Gloomy Contemplation

Surrounded by people, yet alone. My only respite....the telephone. Longing for voices, having never heard. Hearing voices that could only unnerve. Day after day, they blend together. One's only hope, they don't go on forever. Pain and sorrow, that's what life brings. No three little birds melodies pure and sweet sings. Cast your lot and hope all is well. Pray that God doesn't send you to hell. Old and crippled, where all soon shall be. Better to die young, wrap your car around a tree.....

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John Latter

Date: 8/6/2014 10:55:00 PM

So my poems are not meant to be understood or dissected...I say what I feel at a certain time and place in my life. I can be cynical, realistic, misunderstood, happy, sad, or morose....all in a single moment of time.

John Latter
Date: 8/6/2014 10:56:00 PM

So, yes....basically we're screwed...

Michael Miers

Date: 7/23/2014 5:59:00 PM

so, in other words, we're screwed. I can't remember who originally said this, but..."cynicism is that despicable defect in vision which causes us to see the world as it is rather than as it should be." Ogden Nash or somebody like that. there is a certain release in this realization. but, like all shadows, 'meden agan'

Ayesha Karim

Date: 7/12/2014 2:40:00 AM

I think I understand your poem. At least I think I understand (your poem). The subject matter I can relate to.

Skat A

Date: 7/7/2014 7:36:00 PM

John,, Stopping by with a nice, sweet Welcome to Poetry Soup. I will get much delight, in reading and in time become familiar with your verse. As for now, I will greet you with the same smile, others passed, when I first join the soup 4 years ago. I wish you the best when it comes to your compositions. I hope you get to meet all the nice poets around here. Starting with me. SKAT :-) Please drop a hello and tell me a little about yourself if you wish. I would like to be your newest poetry soup "FRIEND" Hugs* SKAT

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 7/7/2014 1:18:00 PM

- Warm welcome to PoetrySoup, John :) - I choose your first good written poem - I like it ! - Nice to meet you :) - Hope you will be satisfied with our "soup family" - we are many .. but has plenty of room for you too- PoetrySoup Rule1: Be kind and keep PoetrySoup a haven. PoetrySoup is a drama free zone(Comment on the poetry of others and they will comment on yours.) Thank you posted your words and thoughts here, I want to come back to read more another day. - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

James Hyler

Date: 7/7/2014 12:03:00 PM

Thank you for sharing :)

Faye Gibson

Date: 7/7/2014 11:38:00 AM

Welcome to Poetry Soup, John. I am glad you discovered this nice community of writers and hope you enjoy the site. Read the work of other poet's and comment if you find something you like; many poets will return the favor. Over time you will get to "know" some of us. You are welcome to visit my page anytime. Enjoy!

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 7/7/2014 11:24:00 AM

John,, A nice warm WELCOME to poetry soup. I hope you enjoy the community, as I did when I first join, March 2010. You'll find many friendly poets, who are ready to support and give positive feedback. I want to be the first to invite you on over, to the contest page. I OFFER MY CONTEST, in hopes it inspires you to write another poem. I'm looking forward to following you and your poetry ha-ha a special pair:) here's the link to the contest page. http://www.poetrysoup.com/poetry_contests/ <---~Take Care!! From: your new poet friend @-> LINDA <-@