anytime the sky is crying
I’ll be damned if I had good
reason chasing any fool thing
for a pat on the back
or some sort of medal that later
winds up in the river
I’ll be damned if I knew
what I’d do next
if I didn’t have money
to pay the rent
At least I got enough scratch
to frequent the Irish district
twice or thrice a week
swapping sailor stories
with make-believe monsters
who never remember your name
Chasing any fool thing at least
gives a man a little hope
like a little piece of sunshine
stuffed inside his pocket
never understanding its power
until it’s almost too late
december two thousand fourteen
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Reblogged this on thesewordsiwrite2012 and commented:
Thank you J Matthew Waters for your consistently engaging words.
thank you for reblog D.J. – much appreciated my friend
Awesome poem and message, John! One of my faves, but then again, I think I say that often. 🙂 Happy New Year!
Thanks so very much, Lauren. Happy New Year dear friend!
Wishing you many “little pieces of sunshine” in 2015!
thank you Melanie so great to have you visiting here – always enjoy reading your poetry
thank you Melanie – all my best to you in 2015 ;`)
This is my favourite poem you have written
Thank you Rose, appreciate your visits and comments…so glad you love this one.