Looking up to the sky from skidrow


The realization
of a man apart

one
who has been given the word
to do right
but
spends his nights
in cold basements
waiting for the sun

one who is bloated with wine, and beer, and scotch
and anger

someone
who will spend his nights
trying to find the good things
in life
that one
with personal problems
staying out late
hoping for a warm morning

looking for some other world

light

I am that one that did those things
and is still alive
that one that wants to fly
again



Poetry by Ivan R
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Written on 2013-04-08 at 00:37

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Nina Lee
The world is waiting on you to reveal yourself for many feel the same but you lack all shame and that my friend is a powerful undeniable force to be proud of and behold! The truth of any matter is the light to all situations; will the ones in need of truth please stand. Great write!
2013-06-06


Hans Bump
This is like a personal poetic mural that calls out for empathy but not sympathy. It is human.
2013-04-10



What I see in these lines is a thoughtful man exercising his will, doing the hard things, whatever it takes, to find the sun and to fly.
2013-04-09


Commentally Ill
wine, beer, scotch and anger. heady mix. but, you left out bourbon, gin, vodka and despair. especially the vodka and despair. ;)
2013-04-09



The great thing about human beings is our resilience. It may take awhile and we may have false starts, but with a little luck and a lot of persistence, we'll get there. Earnest and moving poem.

William
2013-04-08


Rik The PoetBay support member heart!
The message is poignant and well delivered. Here's to learning to fly again.
2013-04-08