Poem -

The Darker Side Of Wonderland

The Darker Side Of Wonderland

Come now take my hand 
My right 
My left
Either one
It doesn't matter...

Neither is deft

Take my hand 
Guide me 
Show me the light
Burried inside of me

Take me down the meandering side streets
The places where undesirables meet
The taste of desperation in the air
Let the ominous resident faces
Pockmarked with rough living stare

To the underpasses
To where the youths gather
Intimidating 
In masses
Misbehaving 
The underclasses 

Take me to the tower blocks

Take me to the acrid stench
Of piss in elevators
Make me appreciate what I have
So I'll be grateful 
When I meet my maker

Take me now

I'm yours 
Save me
The contrast between the haves & have nots 
May be enough to rehabilitate me
Show me how lucky I've been since birth
To have a mother 
Father 
Full time work

Take me now
To the cool beach 
The darkened sand 

One day I may understand 
How lucky I've been 
Not born into dire poverty 
Allowed to suckle on the soft underbelly

When others grew up with abuse
Drug misuse
Hand me downs
And day time TV

Take me 
Save me
Make me understand 
How fortunate I've been 
To not be a permanent resident

Of the darker side of wonderland 

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MMK

Come now take my hand 
My right 
My left
Either one
Is doesn't matter.

Great piece ?

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Syd

Thank you. I'm glad you enjoyed the poem. I appreciate all feedback.

Take care  - Syd 

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Phil Hanlon

This is simply, Brilliant. Thank you, you just made my day.

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author
Syd

Thank you Phil. I'm glad you enjoyed the poem. You just made my day with your kind comment.

Take care - Syd 

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