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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Chantelle Cooke

Date: 3/21/2024 9:00:00 AM

What a heart tragedy. I'm sorry to read such anger in all aspects of his life. I hope he rests in peace within heaven's arms. Blessings. Chantelle

Paul Bell
Date: 3/21/2024 9:33:00 AM

I'm sure he's at rest, some can't conform to suburbia.

Anisha Dutta

Date: 2/11/2024 6:12:00 AM

Be positive. Negativity is not life. Blessings.

Paul Bell
Date: 2/11/2024 6:27:00 AM

He did die in the jungle.

Phyllis Babcock

Date: 2/10/2024 2:38:00 PM

Not a people lover for sure and the poor soul has a heap of negativity. love phyl

Paul Bell
Date: 2/11/2024 2:01:00 AM

Wasn't a happy guy.

Nancy Kaufman

Date: 1/26/2024 7:01:00 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
Date: 1/26/2024 10:48:00 AM

Died in the jungle. lol

Janice Canerdy

Date: 1/18/2024 7:45:00 PM

God help him~~and all the miserable people he symbolizes! Very expressive and descriptive, Paul! Janice

Paul Bell
Date: 1/19/2024 8:47:00 AM

Some just don't like people. lol

Charlotte Puddifoot

Date: 1/15/2024 2:23:00 PM

in other words, he's a miserable git lol

Paul Bell
Date: 1/16/2024 2:22:00 AM

Maybe change bush to jungle. lol

Paul Bell
Date: 1/16/2024 2:21:00 AM

C,mon the guy died in the bush.

Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 1/14/2024 4:24:00 PM

I feel for the narrator of this poem who's clearing discontent and frustrated with his life...such intense emotions conveyed here. I hope he can look past the disappointments and discover something valuable...sincerely...have a pleasant evening, Sara

Paul Bell
Date: 1/15/2024 2:24:00 AM

Must be a January thing. Snows hit.

Silent One

Date: 1/14/2024 4:37:00 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
Date: 1/15/2024 2:23:00 AM

A guy lost in the world.