on her 22nd birthday
she had hoped for a surprise party
all her friends yell surprise
instead
she sat at home alone
cheap red wine, tears in her eyes
on her 22nd birthday
she had hoped to have a man
to fill her night's desires
instead
she dresses in flannel and wool
to keep her warm when she retires
on her 22nd birthday
she had hoped to have a life
a future filled with hope
instead
she kicked a chair from under her
and dangled from the end of a rope
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poems inspired by BOB DYLAN'S ... 'Desolation Row'
PoetryPoems inspired by the lyrics to this amazing song by Bob Dylan. It is an experiment in writing the first thing that basically pops into my mind. Will probably be some strange stuff in this collection. The painting is a depiction of Desolation Row by...
