Lucilla Carrillo Poet Free verse

Life of a Has Been

I often think and wonder about a has been,
of what they have been through. When a person 
has been this and has been that and has been
almost everything - what do they have left?

You used to do the night scene. You used to drive
fast cars and go out with fast women. You even had 
luxuries for a while. You were even married at one
time, but you lost all that in the course of your life.

A woman I once saw, was already old. She told me,
one day what a great life at one time she had. I used 
to be beautiful when I was young. I used to go out to
beautiful places. Men would buy me cars, jewels and
a lot of nice things.

I never got married - that wasn't for me. To be bothered 
with kids, I didn't want to be. Soon one day the beauty
faded and no one cared to look at me. Now I sit here alone
and with no family.

The life of a has been is pretty sad - when only memories
are all that's left. They think and they wonder of what went
worng, but deep in their heart I think they know, that it
wasn't anybody's fault, but their own... 

11/06/2011

Written by Lucilla M. Carrillo

♡Like0

Share Poem

---

Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem. Negative comments will result your account being banned.

Please Login to post a comment

Cynthia Alvez December 12, 2012 at 8:01 AM Thoughtful verse...the has been still has much to give to others and not just sit alone having a pity party...she could become a volunteer somewhere and become the gift instead of an empty package. Enjoyed the read! Cynthia

Seren Roberts November 26, 2012 at 10:42 PM It s a make you think poem, its great. .Seren

Laila Andresen Mjelde November 12, 2012 at 2:11 AM I enjoyed reading your poem Lucilla!! Hugs - Laila

Rollo West November 11, 2012 at 9:15 PM A great write Lucilla, and so true to life. Thank you for stopping by my writes. Rollo

Richard Lamoureux November 11, 2012 at 5:36 PM This is really excellent a lot to think about. I guess better to be a has been than to have been to afraid to have lived, I guess that could be worse. I like your poem.

Debbie Guzzi November 11, 2012 at 2:51 PM Oh my goodness..I do think we all become has beens? Especially if we stop growing SO I try to keep growing I see you do too! Thanks for stopping by my writes. Light & Love

Ravi Sathasivam November 10, 2012 at 1:58 AM Wonderful write. Well penned. Enjoyed. Tfs

Vicky Tsiluma November 9, 2012 at 9:37 PM Well penned Lucilla! I love how you take the time to develop the story properly. That's the mark of a true poet.

Elizabeth Wesley November 9, 2012 at 2:47 PM You hit the nail on the head Lucilla, f a person has no givre in them, they sure won't be blessed with getting. I like how you tell it! Luv, Lizzie

Harry Horsman November 9, 2012 at 10:33 AM what a wonderful caring person you are Lucilla, and to highlight this here in this poem, is awesome...

Andrea Dietrich November 9, 2012 at 12:59 AM I sure enjoyed this one. A lot of truth in it!

Poet Destroyer A November 8, 2012 at 5:18 PM Lucy, a very interesting way to vent, your ending is very true. Many of my dead butterflies are my fault and nobody else ... always~pd

Matthew Anish November 8, 2012 at 9:48 AM Did you ever hear of a movie called "The Champ" - it is about a has - been boxer. Your words reminded me of it. The storm was bad but New Yorkers have overcome here. Peace & Love Matthew Anish

Len Gasun November 7, 2012 at 8:26 PM Outstanding write my dear friend, Lucilla. I love it! Thanks for sharing and for stopping by reading my latest poem. So sad, I can't stay long in PS today because my PC is still with the comp. tech. I'm using the school's desktop for a while. Hope I can catch up next week. Have a nice day! love/hugs, Leonora

Sara Kendrick November 7, 2012 at 6:08 AM Great truth that you have spoken..When a person no longer has dreams or desires to do anything, all they have are memories..Captivating work that drew me in and held my attention..Sara

Anne-Lise Andresen November 6, 2012 at 12:10 PM We will not be "rich" of money and luxus - we will not happy without true love - we born in joy - and die alone - the poor and the "rich" - Very well written Lucilla! - Have a nice day. - oxox / / Anne-Lise :)

Carol Sunshine Brown November 6, 2012 at 11:03 AM An excellent write that I enjoyed reading today Lucilla. I hope to have more time in the future to read more. Love, Carol

Jon A Cavanaugh November 6, 2012 at 11:00 AM How true. There is so much more to life than the superficial. I enjoyed reading your poem today.