My Achilles

PHFFFT! *

The sound of peace
A sweet release
To La La lands
Where soothing hands
Calm the weary
Boost the dreary
Drown my sorrow
Until tomorrow
When once again
I'll wake and then

PHFFFT!


*This represents the sound of a beer bottle being opened
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Johnson Avatar
November 22, 2010 at 4:42 PM
I actually DID laugh out loud! I love it!
Mehta Avatar
November 22, 2010 at 4:18 PM
Very creative and interesting write My Achilles, Darrin
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November 22, 2010 at 4:09 PM
wow ! Finally a short slam,, sure enjoyed yor word, here, lol,, to the sound of you drinking everyday,, well as the poem,goes,, enjoyed,..Miss P.D.
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