On the Outside

December 18, 2010

You never look
at me.
I often look
at you.

You have
those things
I am told
bring happiness.

I have
those things
I am told
bring shame.

I look into
your restaurant –

you spend
my week’s wages
in a night

so elegant
so white

table cloths
and candles
fine wine
and waiters.

I could go on
and on,

but I have been ordered
to move along…

2008

4 Responses to “On the Outside”

  1. Jingle's avatar Jingle Says:

    well done…
    love the rhymes,
    beautiful sentiments delivered here..
    keep it up..

    hope to see your submission to poets rally.
    your talent deserves better attention.
    🙂

  2. Fracked's avatar Fracked Says:

    Hello…
    Again.


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