Out of This World

nobody knows where I’m going
I am not a child of this world  
they say I’m just passing through
but I know the difference between the lines
of hate and love in a haunted world where the rain falls hard
and the fools run the show
Time is not on my side
And I don’t see straight down the line 
I see the curve that we can’t make at this speed
Put the break on and call the dogs home
It’s never to late to call it a day
Leave it to the people who care
Cause I’m the lonely type
Cigarettes and beer
window down walking down the track
waiting for a train out of this world
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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Breidenthal Avatar
May 22, 2018 at 1:30 PM
"I am not a child of this world " It's okay to be an alien or feel alienated from this world. Powerful lines Stephen....loneliness draws on in this little narrative. I'm hoping you are well. Always Laura
Kilmer Avatar
May 27, 2018 at 1:36 PM
Hi Laura- I've been staying low with my friends down under. Coming up for air when I find a computer that can hit the internet. Till they I'll be on a walk about.
Palli Avatar
May 13, 2018 at 2:52 AM
Well written about the senselessness of the world. Much truth in this!
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