In a Battle Without a Shield

Thomas W Case



It doesn't seem like
Christmas.
Mom and Dad are gone,
the kids are grown; There's no
snow on the ground, and
I'm in the psych ward again.
There is a dead dog loneliness
about the place.
All the patients are asleep,
and it's too early to get
my medicine.
Coffee has replaced
vodka in my diet, and
I feel like I'm in a
battle without a shield.
Even the pen I wield
isn't as sharp as it
used to be.

  • Author: Thomas W Case (Pseudonym) (Offline Offline)
  • Published: May 26th, 2024 23:11
  • Comment from author about the poem: Check out my you tube channel where I read my poetry.
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  • Users favorite of this poem: Teddy.15, aDarkerMind.
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Comments9

  • Alan R

    Beautiful.... captures the helplessness so well...

  • Teddy.15

    And even then we could say things could always be worse. Such emotion dear Thomas, your imagery brings me to a very dark place. Excellent work as always. 🌹

  • orchidee

    Good write T.

  • Neville


    who was it said the withdrawal method was safe eh' .. I learnt early that everything has its drawbacks .. and this is just about as ragged and real as it gets .. Neville

  • sorenbarrett

    The sense of stillness and aloneness as well as the season and site are setting the tone. I have been there many times and can feel it in this poem. Nicely done.

  • Meera Mere

    Amazing poem T.
    Hope you are doing well now....

  • aDarkerMind

    as good as always Thomas;

    a big thumbs up for this one;

  • GenXer Shamrocker ☘️

    Heart felt message Thomas

  • NafisaSB

    this is a cry straight from the heart - awesome
    keep up the good work



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