AND YET IN SPITE OF EVERYTHING

Just rambling

For all the sorrows that I felt
From words I couldn't find
For all the terror I endured
When horror gripped my mind

For all the cards that I was dealt
    Deuces jokers aces
 for all the foggy memories
 from all the distant faces

For all the tears of heartache
 from all my broken dreams
For everything I had and lost
  from what I can't redeem

For those I'll never see again
  For people left behind
 For everybody who gambled
  on my tricky fickle mind

For all the horrors that I saw
From someone's bad decision
For all the Marines we lost to
 unexpected  opposition

  For all the Horrific slaughter
    from collateral damage
   For all the mangled bodies
  held together by a bandage

  For all the stupid bullshit
  For all the outrageous lies
From every charismatic a*****e
  Who promised us blue skies

For all the crap that we endure
    From all that they employ
No matter what they pull on us
         Life is still a joy

Reviews

[emmajoy]

Brilliant and truly touching. Genuine feelings here because in spite of seeing the darkest side of life. you still care about living. To hell with the manipulators who steal breath, the grey people who turn the world red. There's no pretence or pretension here. This is you at your best and memorable.

[Baby Ricochet]

Thank you Emma

[emmajoy]

Meant, absolutely.

[Inda]

Great write, all i can say really; still processing it all.

[Baby Ricochet]

Thank you sir

[Annabelle Lee]

For all the stupid bullshit
For all the outrageous lies
From every charismatic a*****e
Who promised us blue skies

For all the crap that we endure
From all that they employ
No matter what they pull on us
Life is still a joy

Whatever the hell they promised you I know for a fact they didn't expect to see you back and have you ask what it was. They never think about putting their own lives out there but politicians are all for sending our troops to fight others' wars. The fact that you can look past all that and still think life is beautiful makes me feel like a puss. Hat's off to Baby R!

[Baby Ricochet]

Thank you Annabelle

[R. L. Ives]

Life is tough without a doubt. To live and find some measure of happiness,in spite of all of the ugliness shoved in our faces, that's what makes the difference. Fantastic words sir.

[Baby Ricochet]

Thank you R.L.

[Jack...]

This poem screams of courage...the courage to continue to smile even after experiencing the most horrific of situations. Smile on Sir.

[Baby Ricochet]

thank you jack. You too.

[Todd Mc' Callough]

very nice an inspiring piece of work. There have been many trials throughout one's life, and this one captures the will of those who keep pushing forward. Great work.

[Baby Ricochet]

Thank you George

[bob, small b. aka invs]

very nice writing and very true sentiment. we've all been thru s**t of different types. some worse than others, to be sure. i've had my share or things that made me want to hide in a hole till better days. but still in all, even on my worst of days taking a breath of air is so damn sweet, i wouldn't trade it for anything. for a while it was popular to boil stories and philosophies down to 6 words. my philosophy of life in six words:
life sucks, but it is beautiful.

[Baby Ricochet]

Truer sentiments were ever spoken. Thanks for stopping by Bob

[Chris]

"...f****n-a..."

[Baby Ricochet]

Thanks Chris

[Chris]

no man...not this time...it's me thanking you.

[Marc Marlon Villaflor]

Powerful and moving piece. I admired such strong and brilliant work. I love this poem!

[Baby Ricochet]

Thank you marc

[Girl Friday (Sarah W.)]

What a powerful message... well written, succinct, great flow. Really enjoyed this one.

[Baby Ricochet]

Thank you Girl