Don't Care

I cross the street while cars speed by
putting my life on the line.
It's probably because, if I do get hit,
I wouldn't really care at all.

I take more pills than Doctor Oz recommends
it makes me feel a bit queasy.
If I take one too many, and take a dirt nap,
I don't think that I'd care at all.

I play with knives day and night;
throw 'em against a wall.
If one was to slip, and I would bleed out,
I probably wouldn't care at all.

I cry myself to sleep at night,
angry and hating myself.
If I was to die right then and there,
I don't think that you'd care at all.

Reviews

[Silent Wolf]

This is just perfect for describing me and a couple of my friends.

[Will]

That's not necessarily a good thing. Even in moments when I write like this, I know there's more for me to do. Please don't be feeling like this. You've got things to do, my friend.

[Silent Wolf]

Yes, and I realize that. And I'm trying to change that...

[Will]

Good. :) feel free to shoot me a message if you ever wanna talk about it

[Silent Wolf]

Thanks. I shall. :3

[Rita L. Sev]

This kind of pain is brutally honest; it's clear that you know these feelings. You don't usually do free verse, but this one flows really well.

[Will]

Yeah, I've never liked doing free verse to be honest, but doing something rhymed or measured here just wouldn't have worked. Thanks for reading, Rita.

[Baby Ricochet]

Jeez Will. You poor dude. She really did a number on you. It'll be okay, eventually. Seeing her at work though, not a good thing. Good Poem.

[Will]

I'm actually doing pretty well. The writing and my friends are keeping me sane, so it's all good. Thanks, Rich

[richom]

I almost never read verse that isn't rhymed (my personal hangup), but your message is one I can't ignore. I hope this is simply a topic you want to dramatize poetically and is not what you are actually experiencing. It is trite and condescending to say it, but it is an absolute truth that time heals all wounds. Hang in there, Will. Richard

[Will]

Dramatization, Richard, don't you worry. I truly appreciate your concern.