Putrid Waste

You cowered away;
Just enough days,
To avoid certain death;
Maybe.

But while your absence, 
Indeed, 
Properly pacified me;
Bet you never guessed,
When your unlucky day would be!

The water’s scalding,
As you’re showered,
With vicious fists;
You lonely coward!

Onlookers;
Whose normal views of violence are appalling, 
Raised from their chairs,
With smiling stares,
Burst into laughter and applauding.

Battered.
Beaten to a Pulp.
Blood clot;
Fused with snot.
Such a Savory gulp.

The last thing you taste,
Putrid waste.

Lights out.
Black out. 
Pass out.

You fall right there;
And no one cares.

JS Lambert
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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March 7, 2011 at 9:39 AM
I would like to welcome you to PoetrySoup JS. Please keep writing and sharing your poetry. Enter and enjoy some of the contests and I wish you the best in them. Love, Carol
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March 7, 2011 at 9:29 AM
I don't know why but I saw the title and thought Washington. Descriptive write. Vince
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March 6, 2011 at 8:18 PM
This is so sad, Joseph. Sometimes when we think no one cares, we're wrong. You will make many friends here on Poetry Soup and it can be a very supportive community. Very moving poem. Wish I could give you a hug to make you feel appreciated. Love, Carolyn
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