Too Done to Dream

Too Done to Dream

I am you - the underbelly of your pride

by-passers dare not look me in the eye

avert their eyes - too rich and wise, they chide

they spare their change then quickly walk on by

once I was you, a squeaky-clean nonesuch

from Saville-Row these tailored clothes I wear

now soiled with grit and grime – they reek so much

sleep here and there – I really don’t care where

the piper took my wife, my home, my friends

I am the shit I once scraped from my shoes

pride’s so short-lived but shame just never ends

the only dream I’ve left is in this booze

so, Salut, my former self – be on your way

defrayed, my end, for one more fucking day

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Ann Marcaida Jan 30, 2012, 9:45pm UTC

Utter self-deprecation, a grim channeling of anger into self-hatred. I always enjoy seeing you venture into new subjects, Steve, which you usually do successfully.

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stephen berwaldt Feb 5, 2012, 12:46am UTC

Thanks for all...

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Marilyn (PaintsOnSlate) S. Jan 31, 2012, 7:39am UTC

That was very grim but your word pictures tole the story. You are an painter with words.

stephen berwaldt Feb 5, 2012, 12:46am UTC

Thank you Marilyn...for reading and for the compliment...

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CL Mareydt Jan 31, 2012, 10:22am UTC

THANK YOU FOR SHARING AT SURREAL CIRCUS!

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stephen berwaldt Feb 5, 2012, 12:47am UTC

Thank you for the insightful comment...

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Diane Huizenga Jan 31, 2012, 11:20am UTC

Great poem about a sad situation, so glad I never got into booze. I drink a beer maybe twice a year.

Diane Huizenga Feb 1, 2012, 11:34am UTC

Thanks for sharing with Surreal Circus

stephen berwaldt Feb 5, 2012, 12:48am UTC

I never got into anything that made me lose control... well...that's not totally true... :)

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Kushal Poddar Jan 31, 2012, 8:39pm UTC

Dear dear!!
I have known your writing to be good but cannot remember being affected this deep within

stephen berwaldt Feb 5, 2012, 12:49am UTC

Well I'm glad I moved you finally...you're a hard sell... :)

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bau m. Feb 5, 2012, 4:02pm UTC

A detour from your most loved subject, it came out pretty well. :)

stephen berwaldt Feb 5, 2012, 9:00pm UTC

Thanks, much!

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