Just Wondering

You know
There are times when I wonder
There are more times I blunder
In this grand stage, with tomorrow
I turn yesterdays page
And write another passage in my life
Another twisted attempt at sanity
Another stab at freedom
One more try at understanding
Instead of reprimanding
Plain and simple
Pure and true
Everyday is getting hard to see through
Everyday is just what it is, another day
Someone dies by another’s hand
Someone’s raped, mutilated, mugged, murdered
Ripped off, pissed on, pissed off
Sliced, diced, cut, quartered, canned and killed
Did I miss anything ?
Probably more than I care to know
Isn’t anyone bored with death yet
It’s been done, many times over
Or are we shooting for overkill
Who knows
I know that nobody cares, as long as it doesn’t affect them
How can you ignore this chaos
How can you not see this madness before you
Do you feel helpless ?
Are you helpless ?
Hopeful, hopeless, pathetic or a predator
A doer or a done over, a loser or a lifer
Look at your story and see if you want it to be told
I fear for the world and the judgment that awaits all of us

Eric (and sometimes not)
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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Mishra Avatar
April 28, 2018 at 2:05 PM
Really great write and propagate very thoughtful message!
Nolan Avatar
April 28, 2018 at 4:00 PM
Thank you for your kind words it means a great deal to me
Nolan Avatar
November 29, 2009 at 9:34 AM
I like to challenge people to think it keeps them alive. Thank you James
Fraser Avatar
November 29, 2009 at 9:23 AM
Leaves the reader pondering on their thoughts and for their tomorrow >> James
Fisher Avatar
October 9, 2009 at 10:40 AM
Eric - congrats on being featured this week..great write. Love Janette
Moreno Avatar
October 9, 2009 at 2:54 AM
Eric, congrats on being featured this week...Raul
Fraser Avatar
October 5, 2009 at 11:15 AM
Congratulations on your feature poem this week >> James
Richards Avatar
October 5, 2009 at 7:45 AM
Such a provocative poem, and well deserving this featured place this week. congratulations! ~ Carrie
Brown Avatar
October 5, 2009 at 3:47 AM
Congratulations on your well deserved poetry being featured this week Eric. Love, Carol
Nolan Avatar
August 15, 2009 at 1:12 PM
Thank you for your comments Sue, I find it interesting that you don't believe in any judgment. May I ask what exactly it is that you do believe? I'm curious.
Mason Avatar
August 15, 2009 at 12:02 PM
Awesome writing here, Eric. I don't believe in any "judgment" to come ... plant a tree ... you'll feel good again ... smile ...
Nolan Avatar
January 8, 2009 at 9:30 PM
Tyesha do you see the similarities in both of our writings or is it just me ? I read your poems and say to myself that's something I would write. Thank you for words and please keep reading there will be more on the way.
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January 8, 2009 at 9:19 PM
I am really enjoying your poetry, they all tell a story that most all of us can relate to and understand, I think we all feel beneath ourselves sometimes, we wonder if we've made the right decisions, other times we regret what we couldn't go back and change instead of trying to make the present a little better. Why wallow in pity or would ifs, thank god for everyday, and enjoy it because you don't know when your time is up. Excellent write* Tyesha
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