Pathetic Life

Adorned in scabs and faded scars
You swore you’d never let it go this far
And friends aren’t who they say they are
in this pathetic life

You haven’t eaten, haven’t slept
The clothes you wear are all that’s left
Your other stuff - you lost to theft
and this pathetic life

Steal from family just the same
dishonesty’s your middle name
and all the pawn shops know your game
in this pathetic life

A hopeful end you swear you’re done
Oh look! Here comes another one
You’ll do just ONE MORE HIT for fun
in this pathetic life

Your time’s run out your needle’s bent
Your friends have left, your money’s spent
Your dope was your own detriment
in this pathetic life
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017

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Kruger Avatar
March 21, 2017 at 12:58 PM
wow what an incredible poem. I can feel the emotions in this.
De Beaulieu Avatar
March 21, 2017 at 10:26 AM
Hello Gayle, nice to meet you.This guy in your poem really had a pathetic life. A 7 for you.
Pigeon Tart Avatar
March 21, 2017 at 8:54 AM
Poignant write. xomo 7
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