Don'T Press 'Talk' Jack! ! ! Poem by Jackson Riley

Don'T Press 'Talk' Jack! ! !

Rating: 5.0


it’s to my own face
I hold the phone like a nine-inch knife,
quietly shaking/hesitating,
because
despite my shirtless warehouse shoulders,
and my four-day facial fuzz,
(and my obvious intoxication) ,

I’m still afraid of pain.

COMMENTS OF THE POEM
Rachel Clark 2006 23 March 2006

I'm Still afraid of pain... Wow... What a powerful end to a brilliant poem! ! ! Keep on writing! ! Let the world hear your pain, your fears and evidently the wisdom you gain from such experiences. God Bless, Rachel

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Amberlee Carter 28 February 2006

this poem is well, for lack of a better word, intense. Leaves the reader wanting to know what happens next...great write, enjoyed it very much, , , Always, Amberlee

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Max Reif 17 February 2006

'the phone like a 9-inch knife'-I think even Tony Miller might like that!

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***** ********* 14 February 2006

Stop being a cowardy custard Jack, a romantic such as you should be able to talk your way back into her heart.10 from encouraging Tai

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