Sin City

This city is angry,
A city in rage,
This city is burning,
Page by page,
This city is envy,
This city is greed,
In this city,havoc,
Death and corruption breed....

In this city,its dark,
Poorly lit light,
Everything wrong,
Nothing goes right,
Souls wanting to be saved,
Screaming in the night,
It shivers my body,
My mind, in fright....

Cant stay in this city,
Have to find GOD,
Leaving Sin City,
Packing my bag.......
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Pierre-Alexander Avatar
November 18, 2012 at 6:37 AM
You might just be my favorite poet...you're good keep it flowing my brother.
Palmer Avatar
November 19, 2012 at 7:26 AM
THANKS BRIAN,HONORED,I WILL
Duncan Avatar
October 1, 2012 at 7:38 PM
Awesome from start to finish,,,, I think I;m jealous ;} have a blessed day Richard.
Palmer Avatar
October 2, 2012 at 11:40 AM
lol don't be,thanks Debbie
Grier Avatar
August 11, 2012 at 8:45 PM
Outstanding poem. Love the ambiguity.
Palmer Avatar
August 12, 2012 at 3:27 PM
thanks much Angie
Windisch Mason Avatar
June 14, 2012 at 5:50 PM
Dear Richard, Excellent poem,filled with insight.Best wishes,Tracy.
Palmer Avatar
June 14, 2012 at 11:02 PM
thanks Tracy,oxox
Souza Avatar
June 11, 2012 at 2:25 PM
Wow,That is a nice piece of work,you write so well ! thanks for sharing
Palmer Avatar
June 11, 2012 at 4:47 PM
thanks Philip,I give it my best.....
Davis Avatar
June 7, 2012 at 3:03 PM
love it..so true
Palmer Avatar
June 7, 2012 at 4:56 PM
thanks Keisha,it is
Henderson Avatar
June 7, 2012 at 12:12 AM
I was staitioned in this city for three years just prior to 1960. Population 100, 000 and 90,000 of them were prostitutes. There was an air force base one the coastal bluff overlooking russia. There was a hugh japanese army base just outside of town. There was a small American army security agency inside the confines of the japanese base. We were fenced off inside of their fence. Unfortunately we couldn't leave japan and it was really tiresome staying on base.
Palmer Avatar
June 7, 2012 at 8:05 AM
thanks for sharing a little history,grateful for the info Charles
Carrillo Avatar
June 6, 2012 at 9:46 AM
WOW! Richard this is really good. I like it. I think we should all start packing and get out before it's too late. Thanks for reading. A Woman Stood On The Rocks. I just posted part II. Thanks for sharing your poem. Lucilla
Palmer Avatar
June 6, 2012 at 9:50 AM
i think so tooo,loved your poem,gonna see part 11 should be a blast....
Harrington Avatar
June 5, 2012 at 3:10 PM
Well done. Love the rhythm and flow...Tanya
Palmer Avatar
June 5, 2012 at 3:38 PM
happy to please,Tanya
Britt Avatar
June 4, 2012 at 9:46 PM
You've conveyed being fed up VERY well! Continue writing, Richard <3
Palmer Avatar
June 4, 2012 at 10:50 PM
thanks Brittany,try my best
May Avatar
June 4, 2012 at 1:50 PM
nicely done Richard...it seems the whole world is sin city..regards..Joseph
Palmer Avatar
June 4, 2012 at 10:49 PM
it seems so,someone has to take a stand,Joseph,thanks
Britt Avatar
June 4, 2012 at 9:44 PM
agreed!
Cooper Avatar
June 3, 2012 at 9:23 PM
wow what a powerful pen you weld!
Palmer Avatar
June 4, 2012 at 5:59 AM
like a magic wand,thanks Lisa
Ink-U-Script Avatar
June 3, 2012 at 8:13 PM
Excellent write here!!! Powerful!!!
Palmer Avatar
June 4, 2012 at 6:00 AM
thanks PG,you are welcome....
Ink-U-Script Avatar
June 3, 2012 at 8:14 PM
Love the flow!!
Sanderson Avatar
June 3, 2012 at 10:19 AM
"I Once Lived In Sin City Too, But Had To Leave Too much Sin City Was Enough For Me. Lol... Loved The Write. Carma"
Palmer Avatar
June 3, 2012 at 3:10 PM
thanks Carma,please don't return lol lol
Andresen Avatar
June 3, 2012 at 7:26 AM
Leave....leave....very well written Richard! - oxox hug Anne-Lise
Palmer Avatar
June 3, 2012 at 3:09 PM
on my way Anne,already left,lol thanks girl
Nutter Avatar
June 3, 2012 at 7:16 AM
the title reminded me of the movie Sin City, excellent write Loved the last stanza
Palmer Avatar
June 3, 2012 at 7:20 AM
thanks Anthony,have a great day
The Drunken Poet Avatar
June 3, 2012 at 6:56 AM
This is tremendous!!! I love the rhythm and the message that stems throughout!!!
Palmer Avatar
June 3, 2012 at 7:07 AM
thanks much Elliot,your wonderful comments keep me going....
Peranteau Avatar
June 3, 2012 at 6:41 AM
Scary, isn't it dear poet ! Great write sir ! Have a wonderful weekend....much love, james
Palmer Avatar
June 3, 2012 at 7:08 AM
it really is,thanks alot James
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