This life is all but dissipated Ballooned and blown out long before its time I have fought the discontent and selfish side steps For a million miles, wearily I dread a million more And these eyes have blinded by will.
Shut this down now, for I have no cheek Left to turn. Stop the presses and leave the oil can empty. Turn the wick downside, then atrophy the dream. If I had known I’d inhale this deep and not want to let it go. If I had known that wall could never be chipped.
If I had known it’s all wrapped and dipped in indifference.
"If I had known"leaves me breathless...really,such a powerful write, nice work as usual
Reviewed by Patrick Granfors
Reviewed on June 14, 2009
You really are a cynic! My wife tells me that I have the same problem. Not sure it is a problem though. I love the poem. Even cynics have a good day. I hope you have one soon. Patrick
WOW I found this deep
I think this is one of those poems that has different meaning
to everyone who reads it, depending on what is happening in their lives
For me, I feel this way on days when I have been beaten down by life
Wonderfully written, I enjoyed it
Have a great day
Ray { The Buzzard }
I have days where I can certainly sympathize with the sentiment here. The first two lines of this are really good; I love the rhythm of the lines. I do think the inconsistent and often incorrect punctuation takes away from the reading experience. The last line is a nice ending for the poem. Good job.
Hi K, Nearly everyone can say, "If I had known"... it's the big IF that we find ourselves living by, only to find that IF never really happens. I sense exhaustion in this write, because I've felt the same way. But I know that it's easy for me to say, If I'd known this or that, I wouldn't have".. but when it comes right down to it, I know that's what I'd like to think I'd do, but coming right down to it, don't know if I would or could change anything. Great write that causes such deep thoughts... thank you for sharing...
Glad you're back. Appreciate your support. Well, a million more to go. We all best get started. I like when life is uphill because downhill usually ends up a bummer. It doesn't sound like you've been having too much fun. Excellent. Liz
Selected poems from previous & forthcoming collections together with Q&R apps on each page to enable audio rendition simultaneously with the written text
Using Calgary as a backdrop the author satirizes the self-serving nature of the public as it continues to fatten itself, not only physically, but egotistically as well.
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I think this is one of those poems that has different meaning
to everyone who reads it, depending on what is happening in their lives
For me, I feel this way on days when I have been beaten down by life
Wonderfully written, I enjoyed it
Have a great day
Ray { The Buzzard }
Peace be with you
William
In Spirit,
Bear
I have enjoyed the reading of "A Million Miles for Nothing".
Thank You for adding value to The American Fine Letters.
In admiration,
Andre Emmanuel Bendavi ben-YEHU
cuts to the chase,and satisfies the reader! Welcome back!;-)
ET
Be always safe,
Karen
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(((HUGS))) and love, Karla.