Getting at a Metaphor

bullets whistling past ears
explosions, break down, brake pads
break apart, crumble, smile
tears, hurt, cigarettes
the award should set the path right
out of great work is a great result
misdirection, misplaced, imprints
regrets. so cold outside
sole. souls, sold.
nothing grows on rich crude
everything,
everyone dies.

Victor Oyedele