Catastrophe

Even a road that was paved 
with  good intentions.
Can became a one way street
with opposition.

Barely sixteen 
believed  it was love.
In a run down apartment 
it wasn't quite enough.

Day after day
building up debt.
Paying the piper 
has a wearing effect.

Young love submerged 
in poverty. 
They never had  a chance
such catastrophe.

Every penny 
had to be stretched. 
Magic quickly fades
until there's nothing left.

Slinging powder diamonds
to line his pocket with cash.
He's all chalked up  
it could never last. 

Secrets pressed
between quivering lips.
Subtle clues 
she can't soon forget.

She dines alone 
at a table set for two.
Covered in little white lies 
with a dust of truth.

News of a child 
that's  unborn. 
Candle begins to flicker
he walks through the door.

His hair disheveled 
with red collar stains.
Smell of perfume
as he begins to explain.

The bottom of the barrel 
victims of society.
Never had a chance
such a catastrophe.

A head on collision 
Another mouth to feed.
She grabbed her bag
and turned to leave. 

Lucifer playground 
There was no escape.
Hopes and dreams 
disappear  in a fit of rage. 
 
He grabs her arm
tempers begin to  flare.
Blue and white sirens
begin to blare. 

Face the boys in blue
he tries to resists. 
They slap shiny bracelets
upon his wrists.

Opens his mouth 
and he stutters.
You don't understand 
I love her, I love her.
 

 
 

Reviews

[Patricia B. Hepler]

You were born to write. Excellent. Thank you for sharing. pat

[Woja]

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