The Grahamburglar Poet Free verse

I'Ll See Myself Out

It was a whisper to his mate as they gawked.
It was no secret. Everyone thought it. 
“That one was rode hard and put up wet.”
I get it. 
I’d throw me out too, if I could.

Have you ever held council with a dumpster
trying to convince yourself that you’re not peers;
that you maintain social standing?

“C’mon buddy, you know you can’t be here.”
I don’t belong here
I don’t belong
“I won’t be long…
I just need to warm up.”

Pipe dreams down the pipe. 
I’ll just huddle in a dumpster.
Fill it with trash. 
Why am I trash?
“Don’t answer that. 
Who cares anyway…”

I've thrown myself out,

too.

3/16/2020

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Michelle Mac Donald September 24, 2023 at 10:51 AM Sheesh, sounds too derelict and weak to slam the door after leaving? Sound effects might add more drama, however this stands up on it's own Very cleve piece, congratulations Gramster!

Connie Marcum Wong March 22, 2020 at 8:43 PM I see why Emile chose this to be on his short list. Outstanding and very clever! Congratulations on your win! : )

Emile Pinet March 22, 2020 at 1:19 PM Congratulations! Your poem earned a distinguished place in my contest, it was a very difficult contest to judge but your poem caught my eye, well done my friend, Emile.

Eve Roper March 22, 2020 at 11:59 AM Interesting write and I do like. no one should be trash. Congratulations on your awesome 1st place win.

J. I. Thomas F. March 17, 2020 at 9:02 PM Good to see your work again! See yourself back in sir, we've got viruses and low oil prices to fight :) Then we can get to holding council with yon dumpster (really cool image, btw) The Grahamburglar March 21, 2020 at 12:38 PM Thanks. Been a little strange with all this social distancing, but nice to have a little down time too, I suppose.