Monday, February 6, 2023

Poem: Deserved

 "I want you to have what you deserve."

Like "for your own good," a loaded pitch.

I can barely pay attention because of my own itch,

restlessly caught, in my mind at least,

between a dank musty cell,

and 300-count sheets with chocolates on the pillow.

Catch me on the right(wrong?) day and either one could be my due.

One day I'm a freedom fighter.

The next I'm indigent scum,

A bumpy ride, and I can't decide

If it's ever

Deserved.

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