C'mon!

Brett Foster
Author: Brett Foster
Word Count: 189
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C'mon!

A poem inspired by this image by the lovely InfinityRain

C'mon! belongs to the following groups:

All Things Poetic, Artistic, Philosophical

A poem inspired by this image by the lovely InfinityRain

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C’mon!

She’d seen a thing or two in her time.
The spilt Vodka, the discarded lime.
And she’d played the right games.
When short a nickel, a dime.

She’d faced down all the devils inside.
The faded bruises, damaged pride.
And she’d suffered for self gain.
Staying head up, holding the tide.

She’d done some things to get ahead.
The lonely cry, the empty bed.
And she’d reasoned them harshly.
Better to be, than be dead.

She’d borne her own tragedy, often enough.
The fallen friends, the white snuff.
Yet she continued to stand tall.
No harlot, no scruff.

She’d paid her dues on the streets of life.
The smashed bottle, the furtive flick knife.
Yet she commanded her own space.
Had no boss, no-ones wife.

She’d done what she had to create her sun.
Point of needle, barrel of gun.
Yet her life was her own.
And her cry “C’mon!”

  • MissKristy

    MissKristy

    Bloody hell..you’re on a roll! :) This feels so much like a song..I can hear the chords in my head. Very cool poem indeed.

  • Louise Cooke

    Louise Cooke

    Woaaahhh…fantastic!!!!

  • Crokus Label

    Crokus Label

    This is touching to me… we all have a life story, but sometimes we see our past knocking at the door of our present… and it sometimes is also A present…
    Thanks for sharing yourself as you do…
    Great combination of words… Great understanding of life. (well, at least “some” life… ;) )

  • Gerard Rotse

    Gerard Rotse

    Very good Brett

  • min7209

    min7209

    Cool ! I like it .

  • googa

    googa

    Wow ! it brings a tear to the eye, I feel for this person!, so sad but the strength to go on and say C’mon. Well written mate ! your a very good writer.

  • Lisa  Jewell

    Lisa Jewell

    Fuck yeah…...

    EXCELLENT…..............

    Your writing is so inspirational….

  • PhotogeniquE IPA

    PhotogeniquE IPA

    X-L-ENT!

  • Steve

    Steve

    great poem

  • gothgirl

    gothgirl

    Youve really made the person come alive

  • MidnightSpecialist

    MidnightSpecia...

    Far out brussel sprout!

  • Bubblegirl

    Bubblegirl

    Wonderful.

  • InfinityRain

    InfinityRain

    Powerful words and emotions, I’m so glad you posted this ,truly amazing talent you have!!

  • Karen Cougan

    Karen Cougan

    Ohhhhhhh, gee…....mmmmmmmmm…......now that was a good read….....sad but good, well done and thanks for sharing
    xkc

  • Trish Cooper

    Trish Cooper

    you told my sisters story withoutever knowing her-wow very raw, gutsy, and honest. to you it might have been a poem, too me you have described the way she lived. you took my breath away-
    only been on the site a few days and have been brought to such an emotional place-
    trish

  • Suzanne German

    Suzanne German

    Brett! you’ve seen and read and written so much between the lines (the pun is intended!)
    a great insightful and touching piece of work!

  • VelvetGirl

    VelvetGirl

    I really related to this and I’m not too proud to say that I shed a tear…..

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