it's been a hell of a rodeo

By Six-Out






it's been a hell of a rodeo
and the dust is still trying to settle
castle.printed eyelids trashed
and blinking breakdowns
like we're famous.

sometimes the tragedy is in the blank stares.
the loose lips like caramel on lonely nights.
so easy to tread on white lines
when a fix. seems fitting.


so I'll put down this glass.
and sometimes. thinking is too hard to deal with.
when your eyes stay bloodshot. my tongue
is on fire. this.
this blatant misuse of heartache.
stems from locks on broken doors. when
the keys are made of brass.
I'm tired of the metallic taste.




so I'll put down this glass.
and I'll sleep for once.

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© 2008 Jon Rodgers
Published on Saturday, March 8, 2008.     Filed under: "Poetry"
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Comments on "it's been a hell of a rodeo"

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  • A former member wrote: This is good I loved the thot of goin through hell or the rodeo and finally being able to rest I relate very much

  • Alanarchy On Saturday, March 8, 2008, Alanarchy (1200)By person wrote:

    Outstanding.

  • Niemand On Saturday, March 8, 2008, Niemand (361)By person wrote:

    Damn Rodeo.

  • A former member wrote: metaphors. ..so many. .."locks on broken doors.....tired of the metallic taste." chewing your way through everything. ...a somber sobering pulse of a 'here here' write.

  • Rachel On Saturday, March 8, 2008, Rachel (213)By person wrote:

    I'm glad.

  • glasshouse On Saturday, March 8, 2008, glasshouse (548)By person wrote:

    Fuckin Rodeo.


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