Socrates Poem by Eric Cockrell

Socrates

Rating: 5.0


sometimes the hemlock
comes in a 9 to 5 cup,
and empty beds coughing
in the marlboro night.
when the dog is fed,
and everyone has eaten...
and only the dog stopped
to say 'thank you'...
and the life insurance policy
glows in the drawer,
waiting for a shovelful of dirt.
and it's either the gun or the window,
so you toss a shoe and break the glass!

COMMENTS OF THE POEM
Juan Olivarez 13 July 2012

I agree with the Captain. but isn't that the way it is? the only grateful ones are our dogs. great poem.

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Captain Cur 13 July 2012

Only the dog has stopped to say thank you, memorable line with deep deep truth!

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