NO INSPIRATION LEFT

Don't mean to be a bore,
My elevators stuck between floors.
I've lost my Je Ne Sais Quoi,
My mind doesn't travel that far.

I can't remember inspirational dreams,
Think they've up and left so it seems.
There's still words floating between floors,
Drifting patriciously through walls and doors.

Leaving me time, feeling negat.
To look for my mind, Whilst awake.
That isn't their anymore,
I'm going extinct as a dinosaur.

As my mind slowly deconstructs,
Theirs no one to blame.
For in God's eyes,
We all live the same.

I've lived I've loved I've cared,
For others, My life i've shared,
As for the children I have in my life,
For that I would like to thank my wife.





Poetry by Alan J Ripley The PoetBay support member heart!
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Written on 2026-05-07 at 00:31

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melanie sue The PoetBay support member heart!
Alan, hope you don't mind my saying you are a damn good poet!
The writing, IMHO, is very good therapy and "exercise" for your brain.
DO NOT STOP EXPRESSING YOUR THOUGHTS in any form.
God Bless you

You have an amazing gift and sense of humor. ...
That last line brought me a giggle, dear man.
Genius
2026-05-07


Griffonner The PoetBay support member heart!
I couldn't put my remarks any better that Melinda, below, Alan. You are an inspiration to us all, and, as I've said to you before, please don't stop fighting and searching and writing my dear friend. Blessings and brotherly love, Allen
2026-05-07


Sameen The PoetBay support member heart!
Stay well and keep rhyming my man
2026-05-07


Melinda K Zarate The PoetBay support member heart!
Alan, as I read this I imagined a home filled with words and memories floating from you and all around you, which makes me feel sad. But your words here touched my heart and I am thankful they still flow from you and you post them here.

Big hugs, my friend.
Sincerely,
Melinda
2026-05-07


arquious The PoetBay support member heart!
You have kept writing, Alan and that's what counts.
And for the record, it isn't boring at all 🕊️🙏
2026-05-07