Hard sunlit scowl
whacks me to the pavement;
bruised cheek and ego,
scream for a break, but
it’s a smack down –
no compromise.
People teeming, streaming past
over and around.
Get outta the way
or squashed under foot.
Serving up
a steaming helping of
gimme -
everyone’s clamoring
for seconds.
-Image by Scott Olson, Getty Images
This is for Friday Flash 55. Check it out and maybe add your own 55 words of wisdom of foolishness for G-man.
everyone wants their little piece you know...and sometimes a break from the chaos is exactly what is needed...
ReplyDeleteSo true Brian. Thanks for reading.
DeleteLife in the city is harsh.
ReplyDeleteSo true Alice. Of course I'm just a country mouse. :o)
DeleteUrban Bustle!!!!
ReplyDelete(Breathes a sigh of relief)
Mary Bach, dang it feels good to see your smiling face!
And to read your very unique take on life.
Loved your Faceless 55
Glad your Bach!! Thanks for your little Gem,
And have a Kick Ass Week-End...G
Hey, thanks for that welcome back G-man, it's great to be back! I hope you have a fab weekend yourself!
DeleteMe too!!
ReplyDeleteThanks Magiceye!
DeleteA steaming helping of gimme......I liked that.
ReplyDeleteThank you Rinkly!
DeleteI love the word , smack down. Remind me so much of Hong Kong. It was exactly like your poetry. Great job! Nah, FANTASTIC job! Love your 55! Mine is here
ReplyDeleteHave you an AWESOME WEEKEND!
hugs
shakira
Thanks so much Shakira! I found your blog, but couldn't find a place to comment. Sorry for being dense.
DeleteYes you described this perfectly! and I know how that can be! thanks-
ReplyDeleteThanks Izzy! It's enough to make me dizzy. (Sorry, couldn't resist.)
DeleteI'm so glad I'm no longer in that throng. Your last stanza is great. Love the "steaming helping of gimme".
ReplyDeleteThe more you have, the more you want. That's why they say the rich are never satisfied. Have a good weekend, Mary.
Same here, I enjoy spending most of my time in the middle of nowhere! Thanks Yvonne, and hope you have a good weekend too!
DeleteThe go go go
ReplyDeleteAnd join the flow
Can be a pain
Sometimes it is fun to go down another lane.
Agreed Pat.
DeleteNever much cared for the hustle and bustle of crowds. You summed it up quite nicely, Mary!
ReplyDeleteMe either, thank you Eric.
DeleteYeah--I hate cities...you remind me why, not that people are any different elsewhere, but at least there aren't so many of them. Great to see you 55-ing, my friend.
ReplyDeleteYes, it seems worse when they're all crammed together. Thanks Joy :o)
DeleteYeah right! Everyone shoved in right in each others face. A shock for the village or country dwellers... mad city rush!! Very well brought up in 55
ReplyDeleteweekend Hugs xoxo
Thanks Olivia - xoxo
DeleteAnd often feigning friendly smiles while devoted to trails of deceit. ~Mary
ReplyDeleteGood line. I miss your writing Mary.
DeleteFabulous write! Sounds like hell, but still a fabulous write!
ReplyDeleteThank you Mama Z!
DeleteGreat write. Yes we do need a break from urban life chaos at times!
ReplyDeleteThank you Mona.
Delete... & don't take it personal. You know, when I visited I found people friendlier than I expected. But, yes, I can see one doesn't want to fall during rush hour.
ReplyDeleteHaha - thanks Margaret. I've actually found many friendly folks too.
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