Left Wanting

Like gum that has lost it's flavor, color, softness

I take to the street in search of a friend to tell me to spit it out

Pale skin and lackluster hair make others take a wide berth

I could be a good fellow, taking your dog to the park for you

Sending you articles about your favorite bands or recipes

But, first I must get close enough to say hello

 

If you all have enough friends, no room for one more

Then the rest of my life may be like the longest motor vehicle line ever

Even if I got a good number, in the lobby, people can't see me

And when my number is finally called, I am too nervous to approach the desk

So, I take another, feeling as though waiting is at least something to do

Something to do, something to do, something to do

 

It’s hard not to be annoying when you are so desperate

I haven't used the word loneliness because it conjures demons

People don't want lonely people to be their friends, so I pretend to just be dull

Some people like dull friends, because it’s good to be King, even with one subject

I would take the role of subject as long as it meant I had a place

I would be happy if you just told me that my eyes didn't match

 

I am not complaining, just wondering if you like my new shoes

 

Reviews

[Gypsy Warrior Queen]

Cee, have you been looking through the windows again? No one wants to hear about dying either....Do I like your shoes, do you like my shoes? Of course dear! I love your shoes!

[Crowley]

Your shoes are awesome, now watch how fast I can run in my new shoes!!

[Chris Shaw]

What a great metaphor you have used here Crowley throughout your poem. An extended one as well. As for gum that has lost its flavour, now that takes me back and I can remember an aching jaw. It’s not easy being on the outside looking in and I can relate to that feeling from my schooldays. You give a voice to everyone who feels they are sitting on the periphery. You know I like your new shoes and I hope others do too.

Chris

[Crowley]

Writing just before bed isn't a good thing sometimes...lol. Thanks, glad you could find something to identify with. Hope you are well chris. How is Jacob fairing, anyone know?

[Chris Shaw]

All good with me and it was great to get Roberts’s news that J is back home recuperating:)

[Crowley]

Indeed!!! Great news!

[Mauricio Montoya]

Wow you've capture what we want, I had to read your work more time's before I could comment your words speaks what nobody wants to hear, but I love this and the ending, who cares accept you,
Keep writing and thank you for sharing

[Crowley]

Thanks friend! I appreciate it.

[Mauricio Montoya]

You are the best I enjoy to read