The Removal Men

cut out the rotten stairs
a dustheart of demolition,
old glass, pictures

and all the debris of a too long
life, a foeteal child locked
under torn wallpaper,

no pulse, no water, shadows
of a stained man gone
this is the rest,all uncored.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

Poem

Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem. Negative comments will result your account being banned.

Please Login to post a comment

Be the first to comment on this poem. Encourage this poet.

Get a Premium Membership
Turn off ads, get more exposure for your poetry, and get more features with a Premium Membership.
Book: Diverse Voices: The Poetry of Human Rights and the Pursuit of Peace