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I Finally won a Solitaire Game
by Ed Matlack → (All Poetry by Ed Matlack)
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Self pity I got as you will see, more than my share...sorry...

I Finally Won a Solitaire Game…

 

Perhaps the computer does know,

Perhaps it is being nice to me, I will take it so,

Perhaps I am writing again about nothing,

Perhaps better yet I should, again from my rooftop, sing…

 

Writing about nothing, just cause I need to write,

Writing about anything, as it is the way I need to stay in touch,

My head seems to be draining, everything in it, as well, failing,

Why can I not just die and be done with it all?

Why do I need to drag it on and extend my eventual fall?

 

Anti depressants they no longer seem to take effect,

Drugs to calm me, only fog me in my head, I seem to detect,

No I cannot even watch the TV nor play on the computer,

As it reminds me I may not make it to see the next president elect…

 

Why must I worry, why must I cry, why must I do anything at all but die…?

This started out about solitaire,

And has turned into a muse worthy to be torn, yes I mean tear,

I should with all these drugs have no worries and not a care,

But it is all I can do to keep down my feelings, my fears they do scare…

 

Enough for tonight, I must get some sleep, blood tests on the morrow,

And many other things do take effect; just tomorrow, I am sincerely in sorrow…

 

                        © ed – 6/29/04

 



 


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Reviewed by Tinka Boukes
Reviewed on June 29, 2004
Not sure what to say here!!

Love Tinka

Reviewed by Thomas Lanechanger (Reader)
Reviewed on June 29, 2004
Ed, I do not know anyone who hasn’t made some mistakes, or has some regrets!!!… Powerful write, Poet!!!

Reviewed by Katy Walsvik (Reader)
Reviewed on June 29, 2004
Perhaps, Eddie M, you should write something that specifies what you're going through... NAME IT. You might find people out here who can reassure you to hang in there... who've been in your shoes. I know 3 people who survived this and are doing great! You need some encouragement... go for it! Keep us posted. katy xox.

Reviewed by Ted Sheridan (Reader)
Reviewed on June 29, 2004
Admit it, you cheated.

Reviewed by Lori Moore
Reviewed on June 28, 2004
This is good. Not that all your stuff isn't good, it is. But this one really spoke to me. Thanks...

Reviewed by Mr. Ed
Reviewed on June 28, 2004
You gotta hang tough, buddy. Things may look brighter tomorrow. Get some sleep!!!


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