As I walked my way home today
I looked up at the incredibly blue sky
not a cloud to be seen
I saw a plane that looked
as if it was flying straight up
going up just like a rocket
then I suddenly pondered
what if it wasn't a plane at all?
what if it was a rocket?
or worse a nuclear missile?
and as I slowly turned my head
back down to my own world
I was standing right outside
my local supermarket
and obviously my mind
turned back to reality
and to all the things that I hate
about this world
at this moment, in my life
and all the terrible things
that are so wrong with the world today
my thoughts then turned
to buying the most expensive spirit
I’ve never been able to buy
I’d never allowed myself
to purchase such luxury before…
but these were unprecedented times?
some who read this
may even believe I’m a poet?
because here I am pondering
time and strategy
digging a big hole in my purse
but would I have time to drink it?
straight up, out of the bottle like I’ve always dreamed?
then, perhaps when the world ends?
at least I’d be giggling
and thinking of all that I have ever loved
and all those I’ve ever loved
hell, even those I hate
grateful for that bottle of luxury Rum
because, I’d never have to wake up again in shame
none of us would.
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Author:
Teddy.15 (
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- Comment from author about the poem: When democracy isn't on your side, I could never pretend I'm happy with Trump. Happy Friday 🤣
- Category: Sociopolitical
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Teddy such a poem of the end of times and fulfilling that last item on the bucket list. I imagine King George felt the same about George Washington as people today think about Trump. Don't get me wrong I am anything but a Trump supporter. Just standing back I wonder what history will say in a couple of hundred years. Mind provoking write Teddy. I'll go for the rum. Mixed with a little lime and sugar it makes a caipirinha one of my favorite drinks.
History will probably say Trump was the biggest mistake in United States History, you only have to see who he has officially taken in his government to know that. But as always I hope I'm wrong on this, you can't really justify a no vax to run a health department, surely that's like putting someone in charge of sex education who doesn't believe in S.T.D.'s or Aids? These important scientific discoveries effect the whole world, Vaccines can save us too. Thank you dearest sorrenbarret your support is priceless always. 🌹
Nor can I ever pretend, Teddy! A wonderful and honest write. Those of us who have voices should present a counter voice to the insanity. I really thank you for this share! 🖤❤️🖤🌹👏
My dear Tristan, I see from news broadcasts the ones he has chosen to represent his government and it's a worry to say the least, but I'm in Europe and even though I'm not from the USA I see dark times ahead for all. 🌹
I know Teddy. Indeed, the world is a very small place and what happens here affects everywhere, whether it should or not. The picks are scary, and if Margaret Atwood doesn’t say, “I told you so”, I will for her! Dark times indeed.
Powerful work, sweet Teddy.
Thank you dearest Thomas. 🌹
How can a convicted felon be president!!!!
Mine would be a bottle of 30 year old Laphroaig Teddy.
Andy
We are about to enter some dark times dearest Andy, I'd keep that bottle close to hand. 🌹 Thank you dearest friend.
We live in dangerous times dear Teddy. I hope with all my heart the situation doesn’t nose dive further. All matters beyond our control. I’ll join you in the rum. Make mine a dubble. No ice to dilute it, just a splash of coke please:) 🌹🌧️
A guilty pleasure we share in common. Thank you beautiful Cassie for your very wise words and your company. 🌹
And mine's whisky with ginger wine - a whisky mac - knocks the spots of melancholy - = now theres a poem there somewhere. .
Ah Michael there's always a poem in everything as you well know, I've been busy today but will certainly come back to tickle your scribbles buds later. 🤣 🌹
Wow Teddy, tell us how you really feel (LOL). You are spot on. As I said to TRL earlier he is "Evil Incarnate." When will the world wake up and expose these power-hungry individuals for the cowards that they are. It's a list of about ten individuals who think they are great when, in fact, they are delusional.
Your poem woke me up, and now I am mad as hell. - Phil A.
My dear friend Phil, thank you for your words it would be more dark if there were only trump supporters in the world, at least we share a genuine dislike of a man who should never have been president in the first place but hey, I'm a British woman living in a foreign country myself. Don't get too mad he likes that. I seriously cannot believe the choices for president was so slim. Maybe money really does talk. Big hugs dear friend. 🌹
Awesome read, Cheers,
I'll drink to that thought! 🍷
Lotta questions that
election has brought!! 🤔
Thanks for sharing poetess!! 👍
Much enjoyed!! 😊
Best wishes 🍀🤗🌹 Thad
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