Friday 19 October 2018

Under the Bridge (for Paul)

I watch the fire.
what do I want
like a burning desire
what do I want
the coals glow red
what do I want
so does my head
what do I want
hold it's own strange flame
what do I want
feeding on shame
what do I want
of deeds not undone
what do I want
a night with a gun
what do I want
do I crave peace
what do I want
to get off of the street
what do I want
but that never works
what do I want
I get tired of those jerks
what do I want
the morals and straights
what do I want
I'll bust out of those gates
what do I want
sex, money, excitement
the same old indictment
all over again

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12 comments:

  1. Ornery Owl of Naughty Netherworld Press and Readers Roost 19 October 2018 at 03:53

    In my younger day, I wanted sex, money, and excitement.
    These days, I'll just take the money. ;-)
    Nice chant poem! It's one of my new favorite forms.

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  2. ladyleemanila19 October 2018 at 04:03

    cool chant :)

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  3. Jane Dougherty19 October 2018 at 05:57

    This reminds me of the song, 'I want money'.

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  4. paeansunplugged19 October 2018 at 12:12

    Very good use of chant to drive home the point.

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  5. Shuku19 October 2018 at 13:53

    This is definitely powerful. The chant works so well and emphasizes the point so dramatically.

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  6. ms_lili19 October 2018 at 14:25

    the wheel of maya keeps rolling.... i like the way it's like a stream of consciousness.

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  7. Richa19 October 2018 at 19:20

    An excellent chant!

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