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this boy's too young to be singing the blues
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this boy's too young to be singing the blues |
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Marc-Andre Senior Member
since 2008-12-07
Posts 501 |
He gazed at his left palm, a blue ink writ, A number there to memory commit, Imprinting it along the eyes, and lips And pigments on the cheeks of one fair chit. The afternoon’s parfait still lingering on Their tongues, they played the songs of Elton John, And talked of music and the arts, his love Pure like the swan and gentle as a fawn. He spent the night awake to reminisce The evening shared, the taste of his first kiss, The softness and the warmth of her white skin; A new boy on the block had just found bliss. When he next called, she couldn’t speak to him. He called again, and called for days, first sad, then grim, To no avail. Now he goes on the streets At night to drink, his light of hope grown dim. |
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Anniepimm Senior Member
since 2008-12-26
Posts 550England |
I liked this one. It's a very thought provoking poem. Nice write..  |
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Marc-Andre Senior Member
since 2008-12-07
Posts 501 |
Thanks for reading, Annie. I'm glad to know you've enjoyed it, especially as I'm somewhat trying new waters here...Have a marvelous day! Mark |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
The first disappointments after promising romantic events such as the one you describe so beautifully, are always highly dramatic. It's part of the youth, isn't it? This boy will be better off if he continues to reminisce and write poems instead of drowning the sadness in a bottle. But it's so real, no doubt. Enjoyed this much. Love, Margherita |
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Marc-Andre Senior Member
since 2008-12-07
Posts 501 |
Thanks for reading, Margherita. Not to worry, the boy is writing poetry today, and hasn't drowned himself in the bottle for the last 15 years or so Mark |
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Bill Charles Member Patricius
since 2000-07-11
Posts 10619highways, & byways, for now |
Marc-Andre - from bliss to sadness, and done very smoothly. Nice write... BC |
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2islander2 Member Ascendant
since 2008-03-12
Posts 6825by the sea |
M-A this is moving and a piece of human condition, without love we can't even love ourselves, love is reciprocity and the most precious gift in the world, Thanks for the beautiful poem. yann |
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Marc-Andre Senior Member
since 2008-12-07
Posts 501 |
Bill and Yann, thanks for the nice comments Mark |
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