Shoulder to Shoulder

 

Shoulder to shoulder;

Ricocheting in pinball

Fashion…I’m alone.

Invisible to the hoard,

I am left almost breathless.

Would they notice my

absence.  It seems unlikely

For such a small fish.

This sea called humanity

Shows its prey little mercy.

Swallowing it whole,

Spitting out the blood and bones,

It’s carnivorous.

Perhaps this truly is my fate

To fall victim to my fears.

 

~~ Dominic R. DiFrancesco ~~

 

Comments

7 responses to “Shoulder to Shoulder”

  1. Geo Sans Avatar

    fashion
    is for followers
    ~
    take comfort
    being an artist
    ~
    you chose
    and create
    your own path

    1. Dom DiFrancesco Avatar

      Absolutely my friend…well said.

  2. bethbyrnes Avatar

    There is a lot to ruminate over in this short but vivid poem, Dom. I think we all feel this way without being able to express it as clearly yet poignantly as you do.

    1. Dom DiFrancesco Avatar

      Thank you Beth, I’m sure that we all go through this from time-to-time.

  3. Kate Houck Avatar

    This is a great one, Dom. I can feel the intensity in your words and it represents how I feel quite often. Thanks!

    1. Dom DiFrancesco Avatar

      Thank you so much Kate.

  4. writersdream9 Avatar

    Wow, Dom!

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