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23 April 2014

Sign of the Times


Not my fault!
He was drunk.
His brain
In a funk,
With Drugs.

Okay though
I was safe wiv me knife

Not MY fault!
He lashed out
Aimed for me face
Couldn’t have that -
Flippin’ disgrace!

Okay though
I still had me knife

Not my FAULT!
He shoulda
Stood back.
He shoulda known
I would attack

Okay then, I
Reached for the knife

Asked him outright
Your life or mine?
He didn’t reply
Didn’t give him
The time

Honest, Your Honour
It WASN’T my fault

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10 comments:

  1. A rather scary bit of word fencing going on here - a right sign of the times...

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  2. Hi Jinksy, oh dear, it's been a long time! I will try to get over to yours soon ... but bear with me, I don't have too much time left after and between hospital appointments and the like (not mine!).

    I think I gave this piece a good title. I believe I was mad at the world when I wrote it.

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  3. Valerie, you're not kidding...it sure is a sign of the times. You nailed it!

    Excellent piece!

    Have a terrific Wednesday, dear lady!

    X to you and Joe!

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  4. Thanks Ron. And it's getting worse out there, it makes me wonder what can be done to stop it.

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  5. It's always someone else's fault.I enjoyed your poem, Valerie. Thanks for your kind words on my posts.

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  6. But Valerie is there anyone to hear the plight of the innocent..it is really getting worse day by day..

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  7. A very dramatic poem Valerie, very well done. Definitely a sign of the times.

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  8. ha. its never our fault...or anyones...you know....no one wants responsibility...smiles.

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  9. I can smile and nod and know that I was once there. There's so much freedom that comes with personal responsibility. It's one of those oxymorons that I've come to love.

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