At the other end
I just passed Chicago
the bus sways from side to side
some passengers fall out of the way
some go down willingly
I try to keep myself safe
the seat belt keeps my soul stuck
between the ribs
like in a maximum security prison
I try not to fall asleep
that's why I count the milestones
I have very little left
at the other end
death awaits me
with a flower bouquet
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Submitted by Donjuan_star on August 05, 2022
Modified on March 05, 2023
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Closest metre | Iambic trimeter |
Characters | 362 |
Words | 73 |
Stanzas | 2 |
Stanza Lengths | 11, 3 |
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