Youth

Bob, , 
A bend in the road
For a bank account

And late with my rent
Because of a bird chirping

I lost what was left
Of the little I had
In the evening rain

Yet on
We drove

In open 
Rebellion

With designs 
On sublimity




*I released a version of this in February. I trimmed it a little. Gave it some direction. And a better title (hopefully).

32 thoughts on “Youth”

  6. A keen description of being young — ah, that open road, rebellion, and big dreams. Good to be reminded of that energy, as it can shake us and maybe inspire us look around and check to see if we’re stuck in ruts.

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  8. Nice trimmings. I always love that word as in all the trimmings which on Thanksgiving means mashed potatoes and stuffing and eating until I pass out, but this poem, so resilient and that youthful leaning for more, for always more and few young ones, unless they happen to be hard core bible freaks, few of them have answers, instead, preferring sublimity or what that poet once said, something like “beauty is truth and truth is beauty and that’s all we need to know.”

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    1. Yea, trimmings is a great word. And makes me think of Thanksgiving and eating too much. Being young was all about the next adventure. Even if it meant being late with the rent. I love the Keat’s quote. And that makes me think of the Pavement lyric, you gotta pay your dues before you pay the rent. Here’s to the next adventure!

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      5. Funny how weed enhances my memory, funny because experts say it messes with memory. Maybe they mean long term? Anyway, on weed, I have to admit, it’s sometimes hard to stay on topic as the thought branches become other branches and the original point is lost like getting lost on one of those detours and it taking forever to get back on track.

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      6. Weed is funny that way. Kinda kills short term memory, but connects you to all kinds of long term memories and kinda glides you things you thought you’ve forgotten.

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  10. Unknown's avatar Anonymous says:

    I’m sure your landlord would forgive your lateness if you explained about the bird.You might have to exaggerate a bit though–make a mourning dove cooing in the bird bath an eagle swooping to snatch your baby. Something alarming like that.

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