The Long Game

Josey on Apr 3, 2009

Tags: artist, creativity, demons, fame, foreshadowing, game, girl, greatness, Life, Long, music, Poetry, Writing

Living your life for you.

Foreshadowed by the voice she used

It cracked when she was singing

They called it just her hobby

But then the phones were ringing

She looked at her reflection

And said “I used to know you”

Her grey mood turns to sour

She wades in waves of blue

She chased away the demons

Straight onto her paper

Feeling it was much too much

But the only way to save her

Writing, “I just want to be great”

I don’t need no praise or fame

Just let me know I’m closer

And I can finish this long game.”

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Ruby Hawk on Apr 3, 2009
On your paper is the place to chase your demons. I do it myself. Good luck with selling your house.
nutuba on Apr 4, 2009
The pressures of life and day to day living can feel overwhelming at times. Nicely expressed here!
The Quail on Apr 4, 2009
The pressures of life and day to day living can feel overwhelming at times.
Reilley on Apr 4, 2009
There is nothing in this world stronger than persistence.
nobert soloria bermosa on Apr 4, 2009
sad but nicely expressed
Will Gray on Apr 4, 2009
Well done!!!
Ruby Hawk on Apr 4, 2009
Everyday life can get you down but we do make it from day to day.And sometimes it gets better.
Adam Henry Sears on Apr 5, 2009
Hi, Josey, how are you?
This is a brave look at a common sentiment. I like it a lot. Thanks for sharing.
S A JOHNSON on Apr 8, 2009
your words are so powerful
Peter Cimino on Apr 9, 2009
A beautiful piece that I think most of us can relate to. I love your work Josey.
Lorenzo A. Fernandez Jr. on May 6, 2009
nice piece!
Anne McNew on May 8, 2009
that was indeed a wonderful presentation. great poem.
R.B. Parsley on May 22, 2009
Josey,
I love your poem.Chasing your demons onto paper is a good way to keep them as far away as you can. I think of the friends that I’ve lost to alcohol and to drugs, and then I can say I’m one of the lucky ones. Had it not been for writing I could have easily got messed up like my friends. I’m so glad I walked to a different tune to keep me away from the alcohol and the drugs. Again excellent!

Randy
brandon on Jun 6, 2009
wow I like this alot josey your writting i always like to read. keep in touch with me k.
Little Tesla on Jul 18, 2009
Very powerful poem. I love it.
tedifa on Nov 16, 2009
nice poem..by the way do you like playing game too ?

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