The kid shaved his head
sports a ring through his nose,
as well as cheek,
has thirteen tattoos that I know of.
I wonder if he ever plans to
find work looking this way,
but don’t ask to avoid that temper
& foul mouth of his!
The radio psychologist
gives advise 1 to 3 PM weekdays,
to others who call in with similar stories,
and this makes it
somewhat comforting to know.
He hasn’t abused me to the point yet
I feel it necessary to call,
and tell them my own personal story.
Author notes
silver lining
last three lines should cover it.
ok I’m stretching the prompt somewhat here!
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Comments
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I don't see it stretching the prompt all that much at all. There is a desperation in this piece, a helplessness, which the words very much bring home to the reader, but there is a sliver of hope, a lifeline given at the very end of the piece, which is this pieces 'silver lining'.
Good write.
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