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What is it good for?

May 13, 2015
By excusenate BRONZE, San Antonio, Texas
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"The truth is what I make it. I could set this world on fire and call it rain," from the book Red Queen by Victoria Aveyard.

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Love, love, love…
What is it good for?
Absolutely, nothing.

Here’s what I’m asking; he’s a
Good for nothing. Why can’t
He be good for something?

You suffer the pain of
Your body burning; why
Isn't he returning?

Burning, bodies breaking together;
Confirming.
Love, love, love….
What good is it good for?
Absolutely, nothing.

They say it means something
But what rhymes with something
-nothing. The only thing love is
Good for is Absolutely Nothing.

© Chris C., Milford, CT

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Harrison Bull said...
on May. 14 2015 at 8:09 pm
Harrison Bull, Honolulu, Hawaii
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I like the song lyrics. Coming from a lyricist this is really good but could be better. Use some different words. Add variety. This is more of a poem than a song. Try and make it more energetic in the way you want. Cheers!
psfmosaic said...
on May. 13 2015 at 8:44 pm
This review of "House of Cards" is well thought out and well written. This demonstrates an understanding of the social and moral complexity of this series.