9 to 5

by jamie ellen   Jun 25, 2006


Confined in my concrete tomb
Choking on these bus fumes
No escape from the daily race

Neon lights shining in
Permanently imprinted on my face
Loud pounding in my head
Screaming sirens ringing again

Tortured soles wondering the streets
Looking for food to eat
Sun shining through the smog
Wish for fresh air there is none

Shining light and saw hands
Trapped in this world again
Coffee beans some old scene
Shopping mall conforming hoards

In this city you never rest
In this city you are alone
In this city you make a home
In this city you donâ??t want to leave
In this city that was once your dream
This city now your tomb

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  • 18 years ago

    by Natalie

    You have a little error in there. But it's just a site error.

    I thought it was a pretty good poem. I liked the last stanza the most. I thought it held a strong message. Keep it up! 5/5

    `Taleee. xx.

  • 18 years ago

    by SCARECROW

    Well written, I love your use of repetiton.
    5
    ^.^