After The Tone

Noah Malice

We're sorry.

The number you have dialed

has been disconnected

or is no longer

in service.

 

I know it's hell,
A place you're getting to know well.


But even though
the flames are hot,
I know you've got
a fighting chance to pull through.

And those were

the last words

I said

to you.

 

Fuck.

This.

Job.


Fuck.

This.

House.


Fuck.

This.

Every day I spend
doing well without.

 

There should have been
There should have been
There should have been

More.

To do.

 

I should have gone
I should have gone
I should have gone

and crashed the floor.

Next to you.

 

Fuck.

This.

Job.


Fuck.

This.

Car.


Fuck.

This.

Life I spend
every night in the bar.

 

Don't I know it's hell
Don't I know it well


And even though
your body rots,
I know I've got
nothing better to do.

  • Author: Noah Malice (Offline Offline)
  • Published: December 21st, 2023 10:30
  • Category: Unclassified
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  • Nicholas Browning

    A very powerful read. I myself am a big fan of poems that are to the point. No guessing, no wondering, just a "Fuck you, have a nice day." That being said, I do still wonder, just how many people I've never met share so many similarities with me, and others, too. I much enjoyed the read, both out of empathy and respect. Best regards.

    • Noah Malice

      thank you, i wrote it as an opening to a longer piece and i don't know if i'll finish it but we'll see

      • Nicholas Browning

        Very welcome. I'd be down to read it if it ever comes around. More than happy with this version too though.

      • BlessedbyGod

        Very powerful and well said,
        I can feel the pain, anger and all the emotion put into this piece, great work GON



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