If These Walls Could Talk

I wish these walls would talk
        Of your slavery in the dark
They would tell your throat’s pain
         The countless times you remain 
Talking throughout the night
         Entertainer of the prized fight
Your buttons they push and poke
         You overworked entertaining bloke
You are expected to carry the news
         Tell the stories of the famed and abuse
If the walls that house your tired brain
         Could talk how tired you are and lame
Then maybe someone would show pity
         Allow you to rest so you could feel pretty
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Brown Avatar
September 20, 2012 at 12:17 PM
Congratulations on your win Joy. Love, Carol
Ramage Avatar
September 20, 2012 at 6:04 AM
great poem, well done. Congratulations on your win. Wonder what the walls of the underground railway would say, I live close to many buildings where people hid. Well done. Lee
Wellington Avatar
September 20, 2012 at 7:49 AM
That's some deep thought there Lee...the stories would make our modern-day stomachs churn. Tnx for your congrats. One love.
Kendrick Avatar
September 18, 2012 at 3:30 PM
Congrats on your winning work..Sara
Wellington Avatar
September 18, 2012 at 9:28 PM
Thanks and blessings, Sara.
Macfarlane Avatar
September 18, 2012 at 1:17 PM
Love this line "If the walls that house your tired brain"....awesome write! Congrats on your win! Hugs
Wellington Avatar
September 18, 2012 at 9:28 PM
Thanks Cecilia
Sweetheart Avatar
September 18, 2012 at 8:07 AM
AWESOME COGRATS JOY ON A BRILLIANT WRITE AND WIN LUV .. MOST CREATIVE AND ALWAYS A RARE TREAT TO READ YOUR WORDS MY FRIEND ..
Wellington Avatar
September 18, 2012 at 9:29 PM
Thanks LM..one love!
Dietrich Avatar
September 17, 2012 at 9:11 PM
what a cool poem this is. I can't believe I never saw and commented on it earlier. It's a very interesting one. Congrats on your win.
Wellington Avatar
September 18, 2012 at 9:31 PM
Thanks Andrea...one love!
Kendrick Avatar
September 17, 2012 at 5:47 PM
Interesting things those walls would say..Enjoyed reading..If for a contest, good luck..Reads like a winner to me..Thanks for stopping by..Sara
Wellington Avatar
September 17, 2012 at 6:49 PM
Tnx Sara!
Onclaud Avatar
September 17, 2012 at 12:25 PM
darn good write, joy... applause to you for your special win!...:) hugggs
Wellington Avatar
September 17, 2012 at 2:38 PM
thanks Nette...one love
Poet Avatar
September 17, 2012 at 11:34 AM
Congratulations Joy on your win in the contest!Love this poem.
Wellington Avatar
September 17, 2012 at 2:39 PM
thank you Kash!
Susan Avatar
September 17, 2012 at 10:41 AM
Congratulations on your #3 win in my contest! I liked the attitude in this piece :)
Wellington Avatar
September 17, 2012 at 2:39 PM
thanks Susan for liking my piece for 3rd win...blessings
Tams The Golden Girl Avatar
September 17, 2012 at 10:27 AM
Congratulations Joy on your terrific write and win xx
Wellington Avatar
September 17, 2012 at 2:40 PM
Tnx Mandy! One love.
A   Avatar
September 17, 2012 at 10:26 AM
JOY, congratulations with your wonderful win in Susan's "If These Walls Could Talk..." contest.. have a nice day~ PD
Wellington Avatar
September 17, 2012 at 2:41 PM
Tnx Pd...a blessed and fulfilling day to you too.
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