Michael Mc Dermott Poet Rhyme

Time Passes

A broken man stood
Smoking by the river's edge today
Watching reflections of a wasted life
Ripple on the water, floating away
Love's demise has made him feel this way
And so he planned to leave this world
Holding a card that said
'Goodbye Dear, No more for you I'll pay'
Cars, clothes, holidays, maintenance
Me Me Me Me Me, and never We
Drowning, darkness, loveless life
No!
This man was me around three
But tonight upon reflection
I feel positive and free

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Silpika Kalita November 10, 2021 at 7:28 PM How painfully beautifully written! Indeed, it's being proved that poetry is the medium for catharsis! Michael Mc Dermott November 12, 2021 at 2:34 PM Agreed, and thanks for your insight. This was a replay of my earlier poem 'Wasted Years', without the pathos! These are not people I know, but can imagine!

Michael Mc Dermott September 25, 2021 at 10:23 AM Thank you so much Sally. You have made an old poet happy. Just to confirm, this was not a life experience for me as some might imagine.

Sally Eslinger September 25, 2021 at 7:57 AM Michael, hi. Another succinct, flowing, deeply emotive poem. I’m placing you on my Follow list. My poetry tends to be lengthy while so far as I read your work, you paint murals with brevity, I can tell you also have lots to say and I look forward to more. Blessings of the day!