A Failure. Poem by john o'connell

A Failure.

Rating: 5.0


a failure.

the harsh note of reality
had crept into his voice -
a failure
he is screaming
his pride away
and has at last become human;
on his knees
scratching the stony soil.

COMMENTS OF THE POEM
Robyn Selters 12 May 2010

Great impact with just a short poem. Excellent writing.

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Cynthia Buhain-baello 17 February 2010

Intense sensitivity, written profoundly in words.

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Prince Obed de la Cruz 17 February 2010

short, , , straight.... very simple.... but not bad

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Nimal Dunuhinga 14 February 2010

Very good! Failures are the pillars of success?

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Allemagne Roßmann 07 February 2010

and has at last become human; on his knees scratching the stony soil...................................very precise words but very preemptive impact..........Three cheers to this Dutch Irishman if am not wrong CELTIC Tiger's prickly prowl.10 fro me Sir.

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john o'connell

john o'connell

Limerick, Ireland
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