deepundergroundpoetry.com
noir desolate
serenity in amber. a shot glass full of it.
it’s not much, but it gets me through this cold, rainy
night. this lonely night, that hangs outside my window
like an old movie. I can hear a mellow trumpet wailin’
the blues while the credits roll.
and the usual suspect stares back at me from somewhere
beyond that window. it’s a woman; it’s always a woman. a
chorus line of soft lips & hard hearts. curvy figures with crossed
legs perched on bar stools that run from here to the plastic palm.
vamps that enticed me with a well practiced hip swivel, then
did a slam dance on my surrendered heart. so I glue the pieces
back together & return to my drinking. and my writing.
when the bad memories fade, I am back in line with the other
jokers, spending my quarters on a peep show that stars a rhinestone
ragdoll who will maybe share a cup of coffee with me after her shift.
we dance a little, we love a little. we gaze at the moon like it was
propped up there just for us. till we realize the moon’s a balloon &
when it pops, she’s spinning on a chrome pole in another state & I’m
back to my amber persuasion.
too many rivers under too many bridges
there is no light at the end of the tunnel
and I don’t dream anymore –
I love you baby, but if you walk away
I won’t chase you…
Published 1st Mar 2014
All writing remains the property of the author. Don't use it for any purpose without their permission.
likes 13
reading list entries 4
comments 7
reads 1432
Commenting Preference:
The author encourages honest critique.
1st Mar 2014 2:44pm
Great wording I've come to expect
you delivered xD
great picture too
Goes perfectly
you delivered xD
great picture too
Goes perfectly
1st Mar 2014 4:39pm
this is a masterful write John though leaving me with the blues so poignantly expressed.. great ink with love and respect Crim
1st Mar 2014 5:27pm
1st Mar 2014 6:13pm
I always love the feel of your pieces ... dark - smoky & smoldering ... unforgiving in their sensuality ... scars but not quite broken
1st Mar 2014 7:20pm
Awe, John... This one will tuck easily between the pages of my soul. I adore it with it's romantic air, full to the brim with the casualties of the heart... Well written!!
3rd Mar 2014 6:30am
10th Mar 2014 1:46am
Absolutely gorgeous! I love the old movie theme.. Adds to the bluesy mood :)
