i never thought i’d – By John Yamrus
Published By John Yamrus • Dec 20th, 2009 • Category: Poetryi never thought i’d
end
this way.
chronic pain
24/7.
it
hurts to move, it
hurts to sit, it hurts
to breathe.
that wasn’t supposed
to be me.
i expected to be
hitting my 60s
fully formed
as the crazy old guy
who hit all
the elevator buttons
and ran.
never,
no way
did i
expect
for this
to happen.
but that’s
okay.
you
play the hand
you’re dealt.
besides,
inside
i still am
that
guy
i wanted to become.
and whoever’s
responsible
for that other thing…
you and i
gotta talk.
About the Author
John Yamrus
Since 1970 John has published 2 novels, and 16 volumes of poetry, and has published nearly 1,200 poems in mags around the world. His latest book, NEW AND SELECTED POEMS is available from AMAZON
Loved this poem!
Grace
this will be in my new book, DOING CARTWHEELS ON DOOMSDAY AFTERNOON. out March 1st, from Epic Rites Press. thanks, Grace.
glad you liked it.
Not sure if the poem is autobiographical in anyway, but the theme is both sad and optimistic and the layout neat as a new suit. Enjoyed.
for most of my poems…the vast majority, in fact…i’m pretty much the only subject i’ve got. that’s usually my starting point.