Dust in a snowstorm – Star Poem of the Month

Dust in a snowstorm – Star Poem of the Month

I’m not askin’ for much

Only what’s free

I’ll be the cheapest prisoner 

You have ever seen

All I’d like is air that’s clean

Can you see I’ve lost everything?

Even what was once free

Has been taken from me

I don’t make a fuss 

So, I don’t get listened to

I’m just referred to as “who?”

It hurts cos its true 

Out of sight out of mind 

Am I that forgettable – invisible

As plain as monochrome 

Like dust in a snowstorm

Please help me – please see me 

I’ll wear a neon arrow 

Paint myself orange tango

As bright as a disco flamingo

A change I will undergo

But NO

It doesn’t matter what I do

I’ll not get support 

I’ve accepted I’m too simple 

To deserve a listen 

So, I’ll just stay hush 

And not cause a fuss

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2 thoughts on “Dust in a snowstorm – Star Poem of the Month”

  2. Comedians may show the way
    For recognition every day.
    They need a catchy catch-phrase, right?
    For showmanship most every night.
    Just like that! I don’t beleeeve it!
    Garlic bread?? Am I bovvered??
    Nice to see you, to see you… nice!
    So you yourself perhaps will say
    “Right away, no worries chief!” each day,
    “I sniff the air, I guess what’s there,”
    Or other catch-phrase you’ll pre-prepare.
    Soon you’ll be known, your catch-phrase caught,
    You’ll soon be known as known you ought.

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