Sad Story Poem by Jonny Brackney

Sad Story



i called a friend,
i called a lady,

even tried a
woman.

none of them ever answer.

drove 60 miles
waiting,
talking myself dizzy.

finally,
the dumb phone sang
yanking me from a daze.

hello? i chirped
in my friendliest
tone.

-'Yes...
is this...
Mr. Brackenree? '

COMMENTS OF THE POEM
Dave Walker 20 December 2011

Like it a great write. Enjoyed it. A great poem. May i invite you to read my new poem called, For Paul Backburn. Its about a man who spent twentyfive years in prison for a crime he did not do. He was fifteen when they locked him up. Its a true story.

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Jonny Brackney

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Louisville, Kentucky
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