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I’m just kicking stones, chasing loneliness — nothing much to do;
In my dusty hat and western boots — soles are worn clear through.
I’m leaving heartache, going nowhere fast, more dead than alive.
At daybreak, feet are pointing to, Desperation Drive.
When you’re down and out, in a hard luck place, no stars shine at night;
I’ve been looking down, such a long, long time, just can’t see the light.
Haven’t got a cent, haven’t got a friend, no will to survive;
That’s the reason why, I’m heading for, Desperation Drive.
There was a woman — vowed she loved me, caught the midnight train;
She took my money, left my broken heart, drowning in the rain.
Got to leave this town, have to hitch a ride, out on highway five;
If they ask me where, I’m going I’ll say to, Desperation Drive.
I miss that woman, she’s still in mind, the breeze whispers her name;
She’s mean and evil, but my lonely heart, wants her just the same.
On the waterfront, I check the bars and every lowdown dive;
If she’s not there, I’ll find a place on, Desperation Drive.
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That just made my day! You are an incredible writer.
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Thank you for your kind words.
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🙂
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Thank you so much.
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Hi Dennis. A really great poem. Many must have been through that experience and felt desperate and low with nowhere to go. Thank you very much for liking my poem The Cage! And for your truly inspirational comment. Peace and Best Wishes. The Foureyed Poet.
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Thank you and you’re very welcome.
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I will write a poem for a reply
Though I am all alone
Though all have gone
Though all were fake ,the emotions that were shown
Let’s bygone be bygone
Though all were selfish
Though life seems hellish
Though to live there is no wish
Even bright mornings are greyish
Though I am alone
Let’s bygone be bygone
Though relationship was fake
Though life is not piece of cake
Heart is on the verge of break
Soul is bruised ,ethics are on shake
Though I am alone
Let’s bygone be bygone
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Bravo!
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Thanks so much ,keep writing
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Thank you, ajaykohli, I am honored.
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Most welcome ,god bless
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Hey Dennis, thanks for visiting my blog. I enjoyed Desperation Drive, are you a songwriter too? The way the poem flows sounds like it would make great lyrics! I am very interested in your book and will order a copy next pay day. You may like to read another short poem of mine as we seem to be touched by the same subject matter sometimes. Anna. https://annaghislena.wordpress.com/2013/10/02/pavement-cafe/
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Hi Anna, I enjoyed your poem Pavement Cafe very much. This is the way many of my friends endure their lives.
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Thank you for taking the time to read it Dennis and for sharing it with your blogging friends. I am glad it has struck a chord with everyone.
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This naturally lends itself to be a song. Have u ever thought about writing music I think u would be very successful
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When I wrote this I was listening to Bob Dylan’s Desolation Row. It has the same rhythm and I have often played it on my guitar.
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I play guitar and piano. The words for this came to me while listening to Bob Dylan’s Desolation Row.
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Very touching
I feel every emotion..
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Thank you , Lamarr. Peace be with you.
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I love your flow, thank you.
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Thank you, Nycke, for your kind words.
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oh what a Nashville melody could do for this – fantastic
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Or, a Bob Dylan melody.
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A beautiful depiction of cowboy blues. Thank you so much for sharing, this is really an incredible piece. 🙂
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Thank you so much.
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It’s beautiful Sir 🙂
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Thank you, Shashank.
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Love can be sweet, it can be sour, it can be pain, but it keeps us going, whichever road it may lead, we all need it to move on and to remember the one love we have.
Full of emotions. I love reading it.
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Hi James, I love your post, Memories. It is very sad and very well expressed.
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Thank you!
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I feel you. I feel that i’m all alone as well. Very hard. Sometimes i feel i’m losing my senses…
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I know that feeling. It’s a place I go to.
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I’m in the verge of loosing myself now honestly. The pain is unbearable. My self esteem and self confidence is nowhere to be found… well, im desperate to be happy again. I dont know where to pick up the pieces.
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I know the feeling. Desperation Drive isn’t a recent poem, just one that matched my emotions at the time.
You are the only one who can affect these feelings. I usually try reading when feeling down and helpless, Pema Chodron is one of my favorite authors during those times.
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Very powerful, Dennis. Are you familiar with the singer/songwriter John Prine? This reminds me of one of his early songs, “Far From Me.” I think that all people who have real emotions have spent some time on Desperation Drive.
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Yes Cynthia, I know John Prine’s lyrics. I love “Flashback Blues”. “Far from Me” is sad. I identify too much with the character. I get shivers just reading the words.
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Touched. It speaks volumes.
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Thank you so much.
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