Robin Bennett Poems

A world seemingly exquisite-
when seen through your eyes
raw elegance mingles
with passion in a tender surprise
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Bask in warmth of a scarlet sun-
Linger in downy green grasses, mingle youth with wind;
Giggle to the tunes of an ice cream truck,
Paint your lips in shades of purple grapes.
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Right on cue, here comes the bland-
colored crazy wagon to take me away;
Hopefully this time, they packed a,
straight jacket in my size and color.
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I admit, I lie and cheat,
my goody two shoes,
haven't fit since I-
was a small child.
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Just another trip to the Gulf Coast-
Me, slightly sober; accompanied
by a two bit friend higher than
the missing thirteenth floor.
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Suffering is for Jesus-
and the crucifix
I had screamed long enough
"let me go, "
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Maybe the earth
is out of control
Lord knows
there are danger signs
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If the sun climbs in the-
eastern sky, will you,
still love me tomorrow?
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Pulling out everything I need for this fix-
It is not something I do just for kicks.
Truly an addiction and such a part of me;
This drug keeps me going and sets me free.
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The glare of the sun stuns my eyes,
left with a hangover from last nights cries.
Mornings first breath hits me hard-
struggling to stand, feeling totally off guard.
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