Stop Here, I Want to Get Off
that line near which no one should ever go.
If only for a sample of any ordinary day,
but I don't think I can ever move that slow.
Foresighted mirrors etched with thinning faces;
Polished glass, foggy rooms, demons in between.
Plan new destinations but where it always takes us
Is a whole new place that we have already seen.
Things aren't pretty just because of their name.
Some stay to injure another day, some lay down and die.
If I had watched the ferryman before the boat came,
I would never have allowed myself to live this lie.
All along the hallway there are people who know me
But only in so far as they wish they could gain.
They seldom leave me alone, live their life to roam,
And wait to smile while watching me go insane.
Stop, God, please, I need to get off here again,
I need to just end this treacherous game.
I won't live to pass go, won't get out of jail free,
And rolling the dice just no longer feels the same.
Published by Jeanne Sparks-Carreker
Convicted felon, reformed drug trafficker, disenfranchised from society by the government. I spend most of my time creating ways to educate non-users about drug addiction, so that addicts are understood and... View profile
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7 Comments
Post a CommentThank you so much, Laura! Checking you out, now! I appreciate the feedback, Crissy :) This was written during a crazy time for me - the stanza speaking about "hallway people" referring to users who want to purchase, etc. Again, thanks for commenting!
I say that a lot... stop the world, I want to get off. Nice prose, some days I feel exactly like that.
I like it. I'm adding you to my favs. Check me out if you get a chance.
Thanks, Orchiolum, Khara, and Tammi!! I appreciate the comments!!
WOW Great prose. Keep up the good work!
Definitely interesting to read; thanks for sharing!
Another interesting, enjoyable read.