Swimming in a Glass-Filled Creek
In a clouded stare,
I looked up at the sky
disillusioned
and in contempt.
Because the stars
were no longer there.
They are unreliable,
they are rare.
Because the revolutions
were already found.
They are conceited,
they've been rewound.
I looked up at the sky
disillusioned
and in contempt.
Because the stars
were no longer there.
They are unreliable,
they are rare.
Because the revolutions
were already found.
They are conceited,
they've been rewound.
In unnerving whispers,
I shouted to myself
unaware
and invisible.
Because I saw a
speck of dirt.
and I was jealous,
I was hurt.
Because I am nothing
where everything means hope.
and I was base,
I was soap.
In the decided truth,
I touched a light bulb
unafraid
and in refrain.
Because the mold
was never broken.
I am shaped,
I'm unspoken.
Because this won't mean
a thing to you.
I am a flickering light,
I am see-through.
Published by Brandon Elliott
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13 Comments
Post a CommentThis is a wonderful poem, I especially like the last two lines...It's good to see I'm not the only 17 year old on here...lol
Soap huh? Great poem.
Wow! Excellent poem. I love this!
You are so talented!
I have to agree with Jennifer. Great word play.
very cool poem
Great poem, good meter, imagery, and a bit of rhyme and rhythm. Good job.
Janet
This was very well done. I liked the meter it kept, the fantastical imagery and that excellent word play. Really good!!
What a great job you did on this poem. You are a deep old soul.
Dude, this seriously ROCKS! Thanks for posting!