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Liquid Sky Distortion

Lost in this Little, big world Of nightly sweats I see a road sign that diverts My attention to swerve Away and Wake up From the Reality around me ... I just need a break From it all, for awhile My eyes cross as I reach For the Blue something or other Ahaed of me I stop time for real this time Because it’s my time, me time To be real but not really Because I feel like I’m dreaming With my eyes wide open And everything seems so strange Around me as if God is trying to get my attention Somehow And for some reason everything Smells like plastic Leaving a metal aftertaste in my mouth ... I hear music in the distant clouds And my stomach rumbles like thunder Perhaps I’m hungry for something new Something different Where the earth beneath me is putty Sucking me in and averting my attention ... Reminding me I am Grateful to be Alive.

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Date: 8/7/2024 7:02:00 PM
Indeed. "Leaving a metal aftertaste in my mouth" sometimes the common life does that- how blessed to have poetry....enjoyed this one :)
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Date: 8/4/2024 10:04:00 AM
Indeed you are many blessings
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Benjamin Bartley
Date: 8/4/2024 8:59:00 PM
Thank you. Bless you too!
Date: 7/27/2024 1:14:00 PM
what an intriguing piece, a bit trippy, like one of my dreams! lol thanks for commenting on my work
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Benjamin Bartley
Date: 7/28/2024 9:55:00 AM
I toured the Dead for a road trip one summer long ago and yes, it was fun. It is always a joy to read your poems.
Date: 7/26/2024 10:21:00 PM
God is always so good. Your poem is awesome and heartwarming. I enjoyed reading it this weekend. Thank you so much for sharing my dear poet friend. God bless you always and your writings. Hugs
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Date: 7/25/2024 8:29:00 AM
Benjamin, I think we're all grateful for the gift of life....you describe what you are feeling so genuinely and in terms that I can imagine. Life is short indeed so make the best of it!!!
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Date: 7/24/2024 6:12:00 PM
When God wakes us up, we feel fully alive dear poet. I enjoyed your poem today
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Date: 7/23/2024 3:05:00 PM
Enjoyed your poem Benjamin….the last line summed it up nicely! Debx
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Benjamin Bartley
Date: 7/24/2024 8:41:00 AM
Thank you, Debx.
Date: 7/23/2024 4:54:00 AM
I wasn't expecting that last line it was a nice twist. The plastic odor and metallic taste had me thinking this fellow was on an LSD trip or similar. Very nice Ben
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Benjamin Bartley
Date: 7/24/2024 8:41:00 AM
That was my intent. Glad it was clear. Thank you.

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