A Penny Dreadful

shadows
and more shadows
angles of rain
of course
the night
lonely
distant
voiceless night

sad jazz spreads
a soothing, cool salve
over an open wound
bullet?
Knife?
shattered heart?
all hurt the same
shame
she got so close

I'll live

About This Poem

Review Request Intensity: I want the raw truth, feel free to knock me on my back

Editing Stage: Editing - rough draft

About the Author

Region, Country: upstate New York USA, USA

Comments

As,

As i read this i sort of felt i went back in time, loved the experience. Great poem. Regards Roscoe..

If you enjoyed the time trip,

If you enjoyed the time trip, I have succeeded.
I like the style of of the noir / crime writers of the past. Crisp, sardonic, and understated.
thought I'd give it a try myself. I too, enjoyed it

thank you for ALL the times you have commented.
I really do appreciate you thoughts.

thanks