I Wonder If God



In the aftermath of yesterday's disaster,
I stumbled from inactivity's violent seams,
it seems my intellect was in dispute, I puke
some injury in the present's presence as pain
stares at the remains of lager; body-builder
pose, I know I'll regret it, but I'll start again.

Rain hits windows with persistent alacrity,
I see its soaked smile, curse rhythm's waves,
'Jesus saves!' It sings as hymns stroll into my sin,
but all I want is whiskey, maybe a joint to ease
this ache that's keeping me awake, it's insane,
the battlefield; champaign, offers champagne.

It's a shame, I think, to drink existence away,
then in the distance, bells chuckle cold weakness,
bleak moments buckle up sighs as determination
screams eternal damnation, disappointment's ashtray,
I wonder if God, in His wise way, knows the answer
to why I am here, trembling Sunday's love in alleys.

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Submitted on January 07, 2011

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Closest metre Iambic hexameter
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Words 145
Stanzas 3
Stanza Lengths 6, 6, 6

Ian Sawicki

Ian Sawicki has been writing poetry for over twenty years. He is a Manchester born poet, who has dedicated his life to exploration and composition of poetry. His work reflects the many great influential experiences of his life, the pain, the pleasure combined to create new exciting poetry. If anyone is interested in my books then please visit my lulu storefront. All artwork on these books is by my own hand. http://stores.lulu.com/chasingtheday more…

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