Scattered like skittles beneath full moon,
these whisky-swigging girls foul-mouthed curse
the Royal Oak landlord who threw them out
and left them in the gutter squirming like maggots.
Laddered tights and bloodied knees,
brains addled - what, why, how did they get here?
And what is it that stirs up such galling angst
that drenches them now in bitter tears?
these whisky-swigging girls foul-mouthed curse
the Royal Oak landlord who threw them out
and left them in the gutter squirming like maggots.
Laddered tights and bloodied knees,
brains addled - what, why, how did they get here?
And what is it that stirs up such galling angst
that drenches them now in bitter tears?
Escaping the lockdown to live it up
without any conscience - why should they care
if tonight's binge on alcohol and rebellion
kills more of us...as long as they survive?
Poignant and painfully, sadly true of too many. Far too many.
ReplyDeleteHugs to you. Today and every day.
Yes, it does make me angry and sad at the same time.🙁
DeleteWhen will they learn?
Many thanks, my dear friend!😊😊
Sending you much love and hugs back ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Wow. And sad.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much!😊😊
DeleteMy sweet Ygraine,
ReplyDeleteWhiskey, girls in short pants (and not-so-short lives), all lit up by a huge full moon, are able to baffle a "lone wolf".
Escape the blockade (of a "Kingdom today disunited"), live your quarantine with me, without fear ... Without "Brexit", so that we can survive.
Nice text!
Many kisses!!!
I think the entire world has gone mad...nothing is as it was...and we are all foundering in uncertainty.😨
DeleteBut you, my good friend, give me hope...😊😊
Thank you, Doug, from my heart!
Many Kisses xxx
your words..i like it!
ReplyDeleteOh I'm so happy you enjoyed...and thank you so much!😊😊
DeleteSad story, but with your expertise, putting together sentences makes it beautiful.
ReplyDeleteThat' s great 👍.
Have a nice weekend my beautiful friend YGraine 🌹
Oh WOW, you are so kind, Himawan...thank you so, so much!😊😊
DeleteI'm really delighted that you enjoyed!
Wishing you a fabulous weekend...and please stay safe.🙏🙏🙏
Love the imagery portrayed. Much better than photos or illustrations. Can see them all perfectly. But awe to be so free of the baggage of caring about anyone but self… and free to ignore self too. A temporary freedom at best. I wonder?
ReplyDeleteWe have way too many here in US thinking they can escape the consequences. And the rest of us are paying dearly for it. Sad.
Take care..
Yes, I think a temporary freedom that too many are at present pursuing.🙁
DeleteExactly the same here...parties every weekend, and our beaches seriously overcrowded every time we have a sunny day. Sheer madness.
So happy you liked the poem...in spite of it's subject!😉
Thank you so much!😊😊
Have a good weekend...and stay safe.
Too Funny, On The Second Read Through, Realized Skittles Was NOT Kittens - Don't Know Why My Brain Processed Your Words Like That - Crazy Deep Poem This Time Around - Also, Very True As This Past Full Moon Bent Some Folks The Wrong Way For Sure - Stay Creative And Enjoy The Weekend
ReplyDeleteCheers
P.S. Kittens, Classic
Hahaha, my brain does that all the time!
DeleteMaybe you have a point there...the full moon can play peculiar tricks!!😉
Many thanks...and for making me smile! 😊😊
Have a great weekend...and stay safe.
Cheers 👍
What an interesting take on it and it is so sad to see people who are doing things without thinking of the consequences! :(
ReplyDeleteHope that you are having a lovely weekend! :)
Away From Blue
Yes, happening far too much around here, sadly.🙄
DeleteMany thanks.😊😊
Hope you are having a super weekend!
Hugs xxx
I was sitting, sleepless, at 3am (as is the usual case recently) and trying to override the noise of yet another wild party going on...when I composed this.
ReplyDeleteI guess it was an outlet for my frustration!😉
We'd all like to be socialising and enjoying ourselves, but the thought of harming others prevents us.
Witnessing such recklessness scares me...
Many thanks, Yannis!😊😊
Have a good weekend...and stay safe!
This is so powerful!
ReplyDeletex Natalie
Lucy and the Runaways - Blog and Instagram
Many thanks, Natalie...😊😊
DeleteHope you're having a super day!
Hugs xxx
Only you my dear and sweet friend could turn to poetry and make it fitting and beautifully written into a plea for consideration and the trouble that we bring to ourselves and others when we lose track of what is important in life.
ReplyDeleteBravo Beautiful Soul Sister 💗
Big Hugs and Much Love❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Dearest Jan, I have missed you so much...and I love your new blog!!😊😊
DeleteOh you are so kind...you have truly cheered up my day!!
Please stay happy and safe...and have a good day, my beautiful Soul Sister.
All my love and hugs ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
You always write amazing and powerful dear Ygraine
ReplyDeletesend you hugs and love
Aww, thank you, dear Gloria....so much!😊😊
DeleteSending you lots of love and hugs back ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Very sad, you can write so beautifully about hars things like that, you are truly a great poet!
ReplyDeleteOh thank you, Natalia...so much!😊😊
DeleteStay safe and happy!
Hugs xxx
There's a pub I know called the Royal Oak. Love that name. Love the tree.
ReplyDeleteOur local pub is called the Royal Oak too. I have spent many happy evenings there, listening to tribute bands. Ah, great memories!
DeleteMany thanks.😊😊
I regret this is sadly true of too many.
ReplyDeleteCovid 19 is here to stay and we really ALL need to act responsibly.
On a different note hasn't the weather here in the UK been hot!
Too hot really, I am so looking forward to cooler days, and Autumn is just around the corner :)
All the best Jan
Absolutely!
DeleteWe have been staying in Cornwall this past week, and you wouldn't believe how crowded it is! We have just just driven past the beaches the returned to our isolated farm field and caravan. And people are acting so thoughtlessly and out of control. I'm not surprised the infection rate is rising.🙄
Yes, it has been too hot...there was a severe storm back at our home town and the shopping centre was devastated. My son was at work at the time, and the roof collapsed. The staff were fortunate to escape injury...or worse! They believe it was a lightening strike.
Seems these storms are becoming more and more frequent. Scary.😨
Have a great day.
Hugs xxx
so sad true story.
ReplyDeleteBut your anger can be expressed beautifully with beautiful and powerfull sentences.
You are a great writer
Have a great day..🙂
Regards.
Oh thank you so much, Cherry...you are so kind.😊😊
DeleteWishing you a great day too.
Hugs xxx
I don't know if I understood your poem very well ... In any case I can say that there are people who are unable to abstain for a long time from the things that give them the greatest pleasure, whether addictions or alcohol & drug parties, etc. ., even though these attitudes may be too dangerous for themselves and others.
ReplyDeleteI really liked your poem, it is "just" excellent (what your insomniacs do ...).
Stay well and safe, my dear friend.
Kisses.
I'm seeing so much of this kind of thing recently, and I do find it sad that people can be so reckless, when so many vulnerable people are dying.🙁
DeleteI guess this was my attempt to express my feelings about the subject. Perhaps I failed to communicate it clearly...so I apologise for that.
I'm really happy you liked it though...and many, many thanks, my dear friend!😊😊
Please stay safe and well too.
Kisses xxx
DeleteIt is not your fault, I am the one who has some difficulty in interpreting poems in English ... and sometimes even in Portuguese ...
Kisses, my dear friend Ygraine.
I am reasonably ok, thank you...just waiting to go into hospital for a biopsy. Hope I don't catch covid in there!
ReplyDeleteDo hope you are safe and well...and happy.😊😊
Hugs xxx
sounds like Los Angeles beaches and the cities in California...love the way you express it.
ReplyDeletei am sorry that some uncomfortable situation made you write this poem dear friend
ReplyDeletei think the girls you talked about will understand other's pain when reach in same age or lord forbid will experience crucial health issues but then it will be too late to console or regret what they did to others