“Everything that needs to be said has already been said. But, since no one was listening, everything must be said again.” – Andre Gide
2nd Sep 2024 – Submitted to Ragtag Daily Prompt – barbed wire
I watch my television
The bad guys don’t get a thing
Why is it, oh why is it?
The good guys always win
I’m always saying sorry
Me and my big mouth
Every time I open it
The wrong words come out
I’m always saying sorry
Even when I’m quiet
Even with my mouth shut
I can’t get it right
I’m sorry, I’m sorry for everything I’ve done
I’m sorry, I’m sorry for ruining your fun
Bones made my funnyfather
Skin held him together
Blood pumps around his veins
Funnyfather had funny brains
Screams his agony
In and out of reality
See his other face
Funnyfather has no case
She avalanched all over me
She won’t ever set me free
She covered me with her snow
She won’t ever let me go
But I’m really glad
That she advanced
I’m really happy
She avalanched
The bicycle
The television
The washing machine
All need revision
And my body aches
I didn’t take enough care
I’m in a bad way
In need of repair
No handed clock
Tells you the time
There’s no ties
There’s no crime
No handed clock
Keeps you free
No time to stop
No time for me
No handed clock
Never ever stops
Dressed in silk
White veil covers her face
Flowing hair under her hat
Decorated with lace
Long white dress
Gloves to her shoulder
The Victorian manner
Has got no older
