POEM STARTER
You begin to hear a voice singing to you, a voice that nobody else can hear. It slowly grows louder, and carries a sinister message.
Create a poem based on this concept. You may wish to include the voice's words and use them throughout the poem.
All Aboard
Standing alone awaiting my usual train
A soft smile persuades, this is just a normal day
But inside an empty heart, wincing in pain
Wondering why the light always leaves
When I ask it to stay
A rat scurries to darkness along the side of the rail
Unbothered by onlookers disgusted and disturbed
And in that moment I envy what a rat’s life might entail
Disgraced, with a snap I shamefully think
I must be perturbed
An unwelcome voice interjects with a catchy tune
Proudly presenting me as tonight’s circus act
The butt of the joke, tonight’s stupid silly goon
Assured these thoughts of myself are undeniable facts
Perturbed? Yes perturbed!
Don’t forget disgusting and disturbed!
Perturbed? Yes perturbed!
Don’t forget disgusting and disturbed!
Now with a faded facade, I wish for anywhere but here
There is no escape, no way to turn down the volume dial
Drowned in the tune, my thoughts transformed with fear
On repeat, I’m left with no option but denial
