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“Between a Rock and a Hard Place”

“Between a Rock and a Hard Place”

April 5th, 2017

between a rock and a hard place

 

My mundane life depresses me;

Through the walls I cannot see.

Living life as a hamster on a wheel

Isn’t richer and perhaps not more real.

Existing as a member of the herd

At times feels futile and absurd.

I am discontent to dwell in the dark;

The energy of natural beauty harks.

The innocence of children abounds,

Though adult dysfunction surrounds.

Music vibrantly colors the monochrome.

I could create myself a family and home.

Mary Jane lifts my downcast eyes.

Experiencing movies, my mind flies.

Art created by my fellow human beings

Helps me stop looking and start seeing.

Poetry creates 3-D images richly defined,

Love can powerfully transform the mind.

Friendship, the warmth of true connection,

Causes in me a spiritual resurrection.

San Francisco beckons me like no other,

Like again dwelling with father and mother.

The rush of spurring on my muscles

Transcends monotonous worldly hustle.

A breath of fresh air is afforded by knowledge,

By experiencing life and classes at college.

Seize the day or don’t bother trying;

“Get busy living or get busy dying.”*

 

*I think this is a quote from Stephen King’s novella, Rita Hayworth and the Shawshank Redemption 

A similar poem can be read here.

 

This poem, “Between a Rock and a Hard Place,” © Jason Merchey 1999-2018

 

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