playing for keeps

lately you've been like a disappearing Hollywood starlet

a story that seemed to have no end until now

God knows i tried to guard and guide you

but i was blind to

your youthful illusions

you say you're playing for keeps

so why are you hitting the streets

you're playing for keeps 

so why are you hitting the streets

if you're playing for keeps 

and i see what looks like someone running away

the closer i get i start to see that it's just me

it was never us and i'm damn sure it was never you

so what are you trying to do?

you say you're playing for keeps

so why are you hitting the streets

you're playing for keeps 

so why you hitting the streets

if you're playing for keeps 

someday someone will tell it like it is

until then you'll be getting fooled again

the complacency of a generation 

a generation of woes  

Reviews

[Lovecraft]

A quality over quantity poem with just the right amount of repetition that adds more meaning to this poem.

The first stanza is well-written and I like the mention of "Hollywood Starlet", making it seem like she's from the 1940's or 1950's.

Nice poem, Mercy! :)

[mercy party]

Thanks man! Your mention of the time setting makes me feel a little pride in it. Thanks for the that acknowledgement.

[Lovecraft]

Of course, dude! :)

[Michael S]

Your style of writing is beautiful I loved the descriptions in it. well penned :-)

[mercy party]

thank you!

[JUPITER21]

You are a true pro! Classy description, your writing has an old fashion feel to it. Who is in the picture?

[mercy party]

thank you! as far as the picture, it will be a mystery.

[JUPITER21]

Mimi Boomhower. The plot thickens, no?

[aj milton]

I like the way that some of your poems also come across like song lyrics. Unfortunately although I love music and play music hours each day I have no creative musical talent. Your last verse does actually pay a nice tribute to Pete Townsend although I suspect it wasn't intended. (My Generation & Won't get Fooled Again) :)

[mercy party]

Well Thank You for that! I must say it was absolutely a tip of the cap to The WHO. Sorry to say Pete " we did get fooled again" !
Thanks for that review!

[aj milton]

Well in that case - my apologies - and I applaud your taste in music and a tribute to one of the greatest rock bands of all time. (now I'm showing my age :p)

[mercy party]

no apologies. It was cool that you caught that! I was trying to be subtle w it, glad it translated.