Rusted

Roused from deep slumber
Unaware of my whereabouts,
Slouched in undignified stance,
Time-warped and busted
Eroded, at the end of the road...
Did I hear a carer's voice? 

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25th June 2016
Contest: Rusted & Busted
Sponsor: Casarah Nance
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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Horsman Avatar
June 29, 2016 at 4:37 AM
Oh this is clever poetry, you say it so profoundly, and more important, meaningful.
Callus Avatar
June 29, 2016 at 1:24 PM
Thank you for the uplifting comments, Harry. Pleased that you like it! ~ Regards // paul
La France Avatar
June 28, 2016 at 3:11 PM
Paul, I feel the pain of the time warped and busted, in your lines, and this is a winner to me ~
Callus Avatar
June 29, 2016 at 1:27 PM
Many thanks Constance; glad to be a winner in your eyes:) Warm regards ~ paul
Onclaud Avatar
June 27, 2016 at 3:27 PM
splendidly crafted depicting how really wasted and deteriorated this ride is, paul... you're in full gear, paul.. huggs
Callus Avatar
June 27, 2016 at 5:12 PM
Thank you, Nette...I might be in full gear, but sometimes I feel that I need a new gearbox:) Hugs // paul
Andresen Avatar
June 27, 2016 at 1:36 PM
- Touching, but no other choice - Great written, Paul - Good luck in the contest - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Callus Avatar
June 27, 2016 at 4:58 PM
Thank you for a pleasant visit, Anne Lise; unfortunately it did not make it to the final list! Hugs // paul
Allison Avatar
June 25, 2016 at 7:17 PM
Oh Paul this is a sad take on the theme - no fun getting older is it :-( good luck in the contest:-) hugs Jan xx
Callus Avatar
June 26, 2016 at 2:20 AM
No...it isn't!! so I pretend I'm getting younger, instead! Thanks for stopping by....hugs // paul
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