Rest for the Wicked

By Sean Mc Shane

SCREEN IS BLACK . . .


Fade in . . .  black & white . . . night surrenders . . . to morning twilight

Abandoned gas station, Chevy parked behind, Keep out of sight, harder to find

SHE comes out,  Goth Glam show, lights a smoke, turns cool and slow

Walks around back, up to the car, twinkle in her eye, like a fading star

Behind the wheel, sits her MAN, 1000 yard stare, into No Man's Land

A passionate kiss, shit-eating-grins, Outlaw Love, adorned with sins

Up for days, feel death stalking, crawls in the car, then She's talking

Gun in hand, points to the sky, cocks the hammer, winks her eye . . . 

                    "  Remember us in winter
                        when we take you down
                        spark the lower fires
                        light the Underground,
                        Our blood trail stretches on
                        follow it back to us
                        we'll all go together
                        get on the big Black Bus,
                        We'll break the world's surface
                        come up strong and bleeding
                        we've swallowed our faith
                        while temptation was breeding,
                        We ran thru your existance
                        misplaced your screaming souls
                        shattered your shells bloody
                        with ripping raping holes
                        No relief  no rescue
                        not for anyone here
                        so remember us in winter
                        when Angels ask you about fear "

She lowers the gun, looks in his eyes, wanting a response, She gets no replies
 
a long deep sigh, a subtle frown, she wonders why, lays her head down

Sleep overpowers, they fall under, all their lightning, subsides to thunder

wrapped in their arms, their world's on hold, return tomorrow, when more unfolds

Rest for the Wicked, no peace to attack, enjoy the silence,  fade back to black . . .























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Copyright 2012 Sean Mc Shane
Published on Monday, February 13, 2012.     Filed under: "Poetry"

Author's Note:

scene from an R&R script
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  • Alchemist On Monday, March 12, 2012, Alchemist (688)By person wrote:

    A little Bonnie and Clyde story never hurt anyone, lol. Great write.

  • Sean Mc Shane On Tuesday, March 13, 2012, Sean Mc Shane (615)By person wrote:

    Thanks A. Apprechiate the thumbs up. I also thank you for not refering to Natural Born Killers. B & C are the best, as well as all the other 'real-life' killer couples. Thanks again, later -

  • dwells On Tuesday, February 14, 2012, dwells (4288)By person wrote:

    SMS one stumble on this marvellous piece if I may, she's standing beside the car with gun in hand and pointing up to the sky etc. - then the central verse - followed by she lays her head down. Don't recall when she got in the car or how? Nit picking probably but just a minor tripping point. Really enjoyed this and it was somewhat reminiscent of "Natural Born Killers" but then you had your own crazy lady too as I recall, cheers dude!

  • Sean Mc Shane On Tuesday, February 14, 2012, Sean Mc Shane (615)By person wrote:

    Ey dwells, I didn't think you were nit-picking at all. I agree, with in/out of the car situation. That part drove me crazy (crazier) I was trying to bridge the action, but I didn't want to create another verse just for that. But now I wish I would have. Anyway, as always, I thank you for the cool compliments and spot-on critiques. Please don't ever hesitate to point anything out that doesn't seem to fit. I apprechiate that just as much. Again, thanks, man.

  • dwells On Tuesday, February 14, 2012, dwells (4288)By person wrote:

    Simple fix but not really necessary: "she wonders why" could be replaced by "gets in the car" - Cheers!

  • Sean Mc Shane On Wednesday, February 15, 2012, Sean Mc Shane (615)By person wrote:

    Ey dwells, well I guess it did become a necessary fix . . . when it bothered me on and off the entire night. But that's a good thing I guess, should've just fixed it pre-post. Simple, yes. Tweaked, yes. Now I am much happier with it. Again, thanks for the little push to make it more complete. I think you'll dig it.

  • Magdalena On Tuesday, February 14, 2012, Magdalena (616)By person wrote:

    This is a fantastic write Sean.

  • Sean Mc Shane On Tuesday, February 14, 2012, Sean Mc Shane (615)By person wrote:

    Thanks Anita. Your comments always make me smile. Til then -

  • Devilish On Tuesday, February 14, 2012, Devilish (2662)By person wrote:

    Fucking beautifly written.. Hello there you.. Scholar

  • Sean Mc Shane On Tuesday, February 14, 2012, Sean Mc Shane (615)By person wrote:

    Hello there to you too Devilish. Glad you liked it. Based on some of your writings I've read, you strike me as a fellow 'outlaw poet' . Too cool. Thanks again.


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