CONTRIBUTORY NEGLIGENCE a fragile forsaken& forgotten factor
down into the valley of doubt, my demons haunt
hauling in all mannerisms with glaring despair
My nights just day without light
in the glee, hopes and dreams
In my human spirit is the mystery of life
with a racing mind; this cruel world
where hard work never pay
with frustrations; a daily dose
Then I sit up into the empty night
checking my clock it's three AM
twisting and turning to ponder over my well known frustrations
my youthful dreams shadow all the contributory
sparking memories of a once promising future
flourishing businesses at 22
a happy family at 23
a car at 24
a happy serving christian in the sanctuary
a generational inspiration;
touching lives as I am touched.
all swept under
To misery-filled life where
The thought of hope is bare
struggles and despair
sparking this thought of dare
quiting this so called school of life
On And Off The Bridge
A shadow takes hold on the bridge at break of day
This unidentified contributory figure adds to the mystery
And yes, misery to all
Neither creature, man nor beast is permitted on this expanse
One moment please….
While the man clings on to his finale memory and step
And not much more…. Let’s reflect….
Perhaps the law and signage on the bridge are flawed
Reading; “Trespassing and Suicide Jumps are Illegal”
It should say; “Please Don’t Jump, Birdies Will Be Sad
And Who Will Pay The Taxes?”
The figure drops anyway
The draw of day collapses….tickets issued….good luck collecting
Three inspectors must render an account, a report, a reason why
Mundane and miscellaneous work remains
A new notice under the bridge erected
“Watch out for falling people or debris”
“Your Tax dollars At Work”
Signed: “Land of the free”
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