Crossing Poem by T.V. John Langworthy

Crossing



I was walking backwards
when I checked into the Flea Bag Hotel
Subway lines were drawn on my pillow
It was soft, the day a fog

A handprint was on the window
Lipstick lips on the mirror
I made my move
to get out of there

I jumped into my car
and it started to fly
A voting booth turned into
a lemonade stand
Yes, I was dreaming

I went to the circus
but it was closing
The clowns were crying
The ring master screaming

Ballerinas disappeared into the fog
as the circus crumbled
A song was out of tune
My legs ran out of time

I crossed the street
and shots rang out
The guns never stopped
It was a shootout

A train whistle started whistling
I bobbed into an intersection
A coffee shop was open
Cowboys were laughing

Was the fun about to begin?
No, it was only temporary
Everything started melting
I woke up sweating

So where did it end?
When did it all begin?
Losers lose, winners win
and there's everyone else in between

COMMENTS OF THE POEM
READ THIS POEM IN OTHER LANGUAGES
Close
Error Success