Barney Taylor Poet Blank verse

It's Better Than Nothing

_Better than
nothing_


 I live somewhere,
it's not home

It's just a place to
be

I suppose I should
be grateful

I'm not on the
streets

It isn't special

But it's better than
nothing.


I go to a place in
the mornings

And eat beans on
toast

Bread from
Sainsbury's

That they couldn't
sell

It's not my choice

But it's better than
nothing.


They give me clothes

I can get a shower

Use the phone, talk
to people

They aren't my
friends

Just other people
who go there

But it's better than
nothing


I'm on Benefits. 
JSA

I've been inside

I won't get a job

But I pretend to
look

So I won't get my
money stopped

The money is a joke

But it's better than
nothing.


I've got a kid,
don't see him

His mum's a *****

We split up

I've got a new
partner, she's a
pain

I don't love her

But it's better than
nothing.


I drink a bit, but
don't take drugs

I'm not a junkie

I'm better than that

I drink this cider

It's never seen the
inside of an apple

But it's better than
nothing.


I'm not happy

But I like the
footie, I used to
play

But it didn't work
out

I didn't fit in

I only watch it on
T.V. now.

But it's better than
nothing.


Why do I keep going?

Something won't let
me stop

I duck and dive

Watch my back

I wouldn't call it
life

But it's better than
nothing


I'm not special,
no-one cares

My Dad left, my Mum
died

I don't see my
family

They don't like me

I have
acquaintances, not
friends

But it's better than
nothing.

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David Scott July 16, 2024 at 12:55 AM Very deep hope you well not see n you since way before pandemic

Pandita Sietesantos July 23, 2014 at 8:01 PM Hi Barney, this is such an excellent write - Bravo! Welcome to PoetrySoup!

Jan Allison July 22, 2014 at 10:06 AM Gosh a very powerful yet sad write. Hugs jan xx

Poet Destroyer A July 21, 2014 at 10:16 PM Barney,, 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 <-@

Faye Gibson July 21, 2014 at 8:50 PM Welcome to Poetry Soup, Barney. 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!

James Hyler July 21, 2014 at 4:55 PM Thank you for sharing :)

Anne-Lise Andresen July 21, 2014 at 10:20 AM - Warm welcome to PoetrySoup, Barney :) - I choose your first great written poem - 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 :)