Paul Bell Poet Free verse

Life

He hated airports

Hated the check-ins

The waiting

The food

Hated the boarding pleasantries

Really hated children sitting beside him

Women, men

Hated flying

Hated anything he couldn’t control

Hated the final destination

Dollars in passport

Hated the drive

The uncertainty

No protection

Hated thinking back

Life in general

His failings

Hated civilians

Mortgage, talk

Kids, relationships

Memories

Finally

The briefing

The nod to old friends

The familiar touch of metal

He surveyed his surroundings

The task ahead

The ultimate failure of his life

Life itself.

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Anisha Dutta February 11, 2024 at 6:12 AM Be positive. Negativity is not life. Blessings. Paul Bell February 11, 2024 at 6:27 AM He did die in the jungle.

Phyllis Babcock February 10, 2024 at 2:38 PM Not a people lover for sure and the poor soul has a heap of negativity. love phyl Paul Bell February 11, 2024 at 2:01 AM Wasn't a happy guy.

Nancy Kaufman January 26, 2024 at 7:01 AM This is very well penned Paul as this poor soul is swimming in the stagnant pool of his own negativity. God help him find some thing in life to lift him out of his myopia syndrome. Paul Bell January 26, 2024 at 10:48 AM Died in the jungle. lol

Janice Canerdy January 18, 2024 at 7:45 PM God help him~~and all the miserable people he symbolizes! Very expressive and descriptive, Paul! Janice Paul Bell January 19, 2024 at 8:47 AM Some just don't like people. lol

Charlotte Puddifoot January 15, 2024 at 2:23 PM in other words, he's a miserable git lol Paul Bell January 16, 2024 at 2:22 AM Maybe change bush to jungle. lol Paul Bell January 16, 2024 at 2:21 AM C,mon the guy died in the bush.

Silent One January 14, 2024 at 4:37 AM You poem conveys a strong sense of dislike and frustration. The repetition of the word "hated" emphasizes the intensity of the emotions felt by you.. This creates a raw and unfiltered expression of personal discontent... Nicely done.. Paul Bell January 15, 2024 at 2:23 AM A guy lost in the world.