Zoe the Fabulous Feline has graciously given her monthly guest spot on The Story Reading Ape‘s blog to her human, Emily. She is a most magnanimous feline, even if she is using this time to chill out in her condo 😊
Dear friends, I hope you don’t mind, but my human, Emily, apparently needs some attention. She asked if she could take my spot this month to show off share something she wrote recently. I thought, Yeah, why not? I can use a break. So, I’m sharing my space so she can share her poem. And, without further ado, here it is. Now excuse me . . . I’m going to go chill out in my condo.
Unjust Desserts
Sitting cross-legged on a concrete bench
Taking in the action just beyond the fence
He watches the bustle, pinstripes abound
And children playing, they fall on the ground
Miniskirts taunt him, smiles on a face
Tease him with heels and a hint of lace
No girl in his corner, no warm memories
Of deep secret kisses or silky panties
He wants to be cool, he wants to take part
Something is hurting, it feels like his heart
His mind is straining to block out the noise
As voices repeat “you’re not one of the boys”
The white coats stand by, uncaring and chill
Holding his pre-dinner dosing of pills
He sits in the daylight unwarmed by the sun
Sipping a 16-ounce Pepsi with a sweet honey bun.
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Source: Zoe Shares Her Space… | Chris The Story Reading Ape’s Blog
This is a moving and poignant poem. I feel the young man’s pain. Thank you for sharing, Tina.
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Welcome, Jan ❤
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That is a pretty cool poem. I like what you did there. And thanks, Zoe. See you soon?
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Zoe knows ‘cool’ when she sees it 🙂
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I am taken by this deeply sad drama poem. You make this guy’s pain
so real all through topped with the last stanza.
miriam
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Thank you for sharing your feelings, Miriam ❤
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A moving piece! Enjoyed! ♥
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Thanks, Billy Ray ❤
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Wow, haunting, but great poem. ❤
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There is such pain in this poem… But so well written! Great choice of reblog, Tina
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Thank you, Christy ❤
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