Marc Carver’s most recent poem to appear here was “Today or Tomorrow” (June 2017)
Messiah
By Marc Carver
She told me I should have gotten a haircut
I looked like a messiah.
“Maybe I am.” I said.
But I could save no one
least of all
Myself.
It's just poetry, it won't bite
07.20.17 Posted in today's words by Annmarie Lockhart
Marc Carver’s most recent poem to appear here was “Today or Tomorrow” (June 2017)
Messiah
By Marc Carver
She told me I should have gotten a haircut
I looked like a messiah.
“Maybe I am.” I said.
But I could save no one
least of all
Myself.
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Such a strong statement! Bravo!
Very poignant. Lots of food for thought.
Sad.