living in suburbia
in ranch style houses
on manicured lawns with lawn jockeys
black as coal: lighting their way
racist pigs, pretending their not
arguing every evening over martinis
about infidelities
while children hide in closets
fearful of being beaten
womanizing husbands, handsome and muscular
trashy housewives, too much makeup and breasts too big
children cruel, torturing small animals
dirty faces and snotty noses
go to church on Sunday
together
god will forgive your sins
return to your lives
cheating
lying
screaming
fighting
all hidden behind their domestic bliss
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February 13, 2010 at 5:51 am
I love Charles Bukowski.The poem is a powerful,a direct hit on domestic life and its hypocrisy and written very much in the style of Charlie boy! Loved everything about it.The best of your 5.Well done.
February 13, 2010 at 11:01 pm
Rallentanda,
Thanks so much for stopping by and commenting. I really appreciate it. I too love Charles and his frankness. I am so glad you loved it.
Pamela
March 15, 2010 at 1:44 am
Wow. First word that came to mind after I read this was “powerful.” Great job!
March 15, 2010 at 1:56 am
Alejandra,
Thanks so much! I really appreciate the compliment.
Pamela