Tuesday, November 23, 2010

15-Stories Down

Before I knew, I was looking up
from 15-stories down
I sat still, upon the cold hard ground
and frowned - unsure, what I had found…within.

I clapped my hands, no echo heard
what a hollow sound, was that
then I heard, a little peep, of a murmur…
or a cry; then I realized…. It was only I,
from 15-stories down.

Do I frown, or cry, or say my goodbyes
for surely, I must have sinned…
but where do I…begin?

Was it one or two or five…; I’m still alive
maybe, seven, nine or ten…
hmm, that’s it, always thinking within.
Dammit all, it must have been…
eleven, twelve…where did I sin.

But here I sit, without a clue,
unsure of what to do…
the only thing, is to find a step or two
Hell, that’s what I’ll do…
I’ll find a way, from here,
all the way back to you
from 15-stories down.

On the way up, I wondered if it’s true,
Well sure, I’m always thinking from within…
But did I, did I really sin?
I guess it doesn’t matter now, as I have
a beautiful place, with a balcony and a view.

5 comments:

  1. amazing..you had me all over my stories David..and the ending is totally perfect! i enjoy the depth of your insight..these poems are precious..keep writing my friend,it is an absolute delight to be your reader..:)

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  2. What an intersting first line
    "Before I knew, I was looking up
    from 15-stories down"
    I really like the twist of the mind in comprehending and then the image. :)

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  3. very well written piece that made me think of our materialistic greed of wanting to be at the top..thanks for linking with OSW..pete

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  4. Enjoyed the multiple perspectives expressed—spatial, time, and contemplation of spirituality.

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  5. I enjoyed it.. thanks

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