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depopulationINCdepopulationINC Posts: 2,074
edited December 2005 in Poetry, Prose, Music & Art
This town has become a wasteland
Filled with the debris
Of a better year
Sidewalks filled like an ashtray
By people who stare out
Looking for what might be gained
The new Central Park
With no hiding in the shadows of night
For these demons
They seek us in the daylight
For the evening is meant to fill their own desires
Why would they care
About the pain I went through
Working 60 hours a week
Just to have a nice life
Surely one who drives a new car can spare some change
They shall ask
Which does not matter
We all know what it is for
So I turn my head
Lock the door
When will that light turn green
I really know I must go
Should I wait
I fear what is next
Fearfully
I take a glance
Just to see that lead pipe
This happened to a guy just last week
It was on the news for 30 seconds
A tragedy
That the ‘beautiful’ city does not want heard
And definitely not remembered
The only thing I enjoy is having no feelings....being numb rocks!

And I won't make the same mistakes
(Because I know)
Because I know how much time that wastes
(And function)
Function is the key
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  • twin1twin1 Posts: 902
    That is disturbing and sad. Good read depop.
    Our love must not be just words, but True Love, which shows itself in action,
    No one needs a smile more than someone who fails to give one,
    After you die...you know how to LIVE!
  • depopulationINCdepopulationINC Posts: 2,074
    have you ever wanted to move home...strived for it for years...looking for a job that wouldn't be a demotion...then, you find a dream job...but you look at that city, a place renowned for its beauty and being such a 'wonderful place to live', but looking at how that place has changed....for the worse...looking at that dream job, and the oportunity to be close to your family again, only to realise that thatis perhaps not home anymore. You are ashamed of the place that you were always so proud of. Perhaps moving home is not the option you seek anymore.

    It saddens me

    Meth is the downfall of society.
    The only thing I enjoy is having no feelings....being numb rocks!

    And I won't make the same mistakes
    (Because I know)
    Because I know how much time that wastes
    (And function)
    Function is the key
  • twin1twin1 Posts: 902
    depopulationINC wrote:
    have you ever wanted to move home...strived for it for years...looking for a job that wouldn't be a demotion...then, you find a dream job...but you look at that city, a place renowned for its beauty and being such a 'wonderful place to live', but looking at how that place has changed....for the worse...looking at that dream job, and the oportunity to be close to your family again, only to realise that thatis perhaps not home anymore. You are ashamed of the place that you were always so proud of. Perhaps moving home is not the option you seek anymore.

    It saddens me

    Meth is the downfall of society.

    Funny you say that. Actually I moved from Maryland to Oklahoma and it was pure culture shock. I was there 7 years in the country and moved back to be close to family and get my job back at NASA which I did. Maryland has changed so much though. I found a place by the water that I love alot - my little escape, it is too expensive though. I get sad driving past the places that use to be quiet farm land and now are townhouses and shopping malls. I worked in DC for awhile which made me really sad, homeless people and crime everywhere. You always have to watch your back. When I go to my parents house I remember my happy childhood and how fun it was. I can still remember it all but the scenery and people have changed, crime is in your back door. Going from leaving your doors unlocked all of the time to extra deadbolts. I am not ashamed, just sad that it had to change and know I won't live in that area again and will probably move from Maryland again one day.
    Our love must not be just words, but True Love, which shows itself in action,
    No one needs a smile more than someone who fails to give one,
    After you die...you know how to LIVE!
  • twin2twin2 Posts: 894
    twin1 wrote:
    Funny you say that. Actually I moved from Maryland to Oklahoma and it was pure culture shock. I was there 7 years in the country and moved back to be close to family and get my job back at NASA which I did. Maryland has changed so much though. I found a place by the water that I love alot - my little escape, it is too expensive though. I get sad driving past the places that use to be quiet farm land and now are townhouses and shopping malls. I worked in DC for awhile which made me really sad, homeless people and crime everywhere. You always have to watch your back. When I go to my parents house I remember my happy childhood and how fun it was. I can still remember it all but the scenery and people have changed, crime is in your back door. Going from leaving your doors unlocked all of the time to extra deadbolts. I am not ashamed, just sad that it had to change and know I won't live in that area again and will probably move from Maryland again one day.

    Hey sis! And just where do you think you're running away to??????
    Not too far away from me now would you? What would I do without my older, wiser half? I would be lost. Better make room in your suitcase.


    And Depop, that one got me thinking too. I'm not much of a city person anyway. I love nature too much. It's disappointing when your return home isn't at all what you remember.
  • twin1twin1 Posts: 902
    twin2 wrote:
    Hey sis! And just where do you think you're running away to??????
    Not too far away from me now would you? What would I do without my older, wiser half? I would be lost. Better make room in your suitcase.


    And Depop, that one got me thinking too. I'm not much of a city person anyway. I love nature too much. It's disappointing when your return home isn't at all what you remember.


    Lil' Sis - Flying like a bird...that would be cool! Hawaii, I think we should move there. We have to ditch the kids and your hubby though so we could have a blast! j/k...and I seem to recall your older "wiser" half getting us spanked on a regular basis, have you forgotten? It was fun though or at least I enjoyed myself... :):)
    Our love must not be just words, but True Love, which shows itself in action,
    No one needs a smile more than someone who fails to give one,
    After you die...you know how to LIVE!
  • twin2twin2 Posts: 894
    twin1 wrote:
    Lil' Sis - Flying like a bird...that would be cool! Hawaii, I think we should move there. We have to ditch the kids and your hubby though so we could have a blast! j/k...and I seem to recall your older "wiser" half getting us spanked on a regular basis, have you forgotten? It was fun though or at least I enjoyed myself... :):)

    Hey, hey! Hawaii it is!! I've always wanted to go there. Life on the beach sounds like heaven to me!! As long as you're paying (we wouldn't get anywhere if you left it up to me)!!
    You troublemaker!! You were all to blame, can't you see my halo from here???? j/k I was good at pretending to be asleep and far enough out of arms reach, something you should've learned. You got it worse than I did.
  • twin1twin1 Posts: 902
    twin2 wrote:
    Hey, hey! Hawaii it is!! I've always wanted to go there. Life on the beach sounds like heaven to me!! As long as you're paying (we wouldn't get anywhere if you left it up to me)!!
    You troublemaker!! You were all to blame, can't you see my halo from here???? j/k I was good at pretending to be asleep and far enough out of arms reach, something you should've learned. You got it worse than I did.

    No kidding! :)
    Our love must not be just words, but True Love, which shows itself in action,
    No one needs a smile more than someone who fails to give one,
    After you die...you know how to LIVE!
  • depopulationINCdepopulationINC Posts: 2,074
    I think we should make it Cuba....need less money to move there
    The only thing I enjoy is having no feelings....being numb rocks!

    And I won't make the same mistakes
    (Because I know)
    Because I know how much time that wastes
    (And function)
    Function is the key
  • bigbillbigbill Posts: 42
    depopulationINC wrote:
    I think we should make it Cuba....need less money to move there
    we, is a horse turd.
  • twin1twin1 Posts: 902
    depopulationINC wrote:
    I think we should make it Cuba....need less money to move there

    I don't know much about Cuba. Is it as nice as Hawaii?
    Our love must not be just words, but True Love, which shows itself in action,
    No one needs a smile more than someone who fails to give one,
    After you die...you know how to LIVE!
  • coachchriscoachchris Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada Posts: 749
    I don't mean this to be disrespectful to any of the other extremely talented individuals on this board but your work Depop in my opinion is the most consistantly well written. Thanks so much for always sharing, they leave me pondering so many questions. This last one reminds me of a Canadian singer you may have heard of.

    From the Picture on the wall
    To the bed posts that touch them all
    This is where I live
    This is where I do my screamin'

    How do you say
    I loved you in so many other ways
    This is where I live
    This is what I do best

    Holly McNarland
    Adolescence in essence is all about trust.
    Leaving is for the answering machine.
  • twin1twin1 Posts: 902
    coachchris wrote:
    I don't mean this to be disrespectful to any of the other extremely talented individuals on this board but your work Depop in my opinion is the most consistantly well written. Thanks so much for always sharing, they leave me pondering so many questions.

    I don't think you are being disrespectful and I agree as well. Each person has their gifts. Depop's are well written and do make you think, as they should do.
    Our love must not be just words, but True Love, which shows itself in action,
    No one needs a smile more than someone who fails to give one,
    After you die...you know how to LIVE!
  • depopulationINCdepopulationINC Posts: 2,074
    coachchris wrote:
    I don't mean this to be disrespectful to any of the other extremely talented individuals on this board but your work Depop in my opinion is the most consistantly well written. Thanks so much for always sharing, they leave me pondering so many questions. This last one reminds me of a Canadian singer you may have heard of.

    From the Picture on the wall
    To the bed posts that touch them all
    This is where I live
    This is where I do my screamin'

    How do you say
    I loved you in so many other ways
    This is where I live
    This is what I do best

    Holly McNarland


    wow, thanks for the compliment.

    I ussually feel like I post mindless jibber, but I have been trying to focus on different things of late. It is pretty easy for me to write out something, but of late, I have actually been putting some extra thought into writing. I actually have a couple that I have been working on for a few weeks now, to no avail, but I will keep plugging away.

    Anyways, thanks for the post...I agree there are is a lot of talent here. I see a lot of gems. There are also so many varying styles, which is great....such variety. I personaly wish I could write like ETE or fins...I love their styles, as well as many others
    The only thing I enjoy is having no feelings....being numb rocks!

    And I won't make the same mistakes
    (Because I know)
    Because I know how much time that wastes
    (And function)
    Function is the key
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