In the Hall Someone Struck a Match

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Open Poetry #48

In the Hall Someone Struck a Match

JerryPat2
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since 2011-02-06

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South Louisiana

0 posted 2012-03-15 05:52 AM

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The rain has stopped and all is calm,
I listened and heard not a scratch;
Still I started saying my psalms,
In the hall someone struck a match.

I sat straight up and sniffed aloud,
This old place will burn up like thatch;
I smelled cigarette smoke and cowed,
In the hall someone struck a match.

©March 14, 2012 / Jerry Pat Bolton

~*~ If they give you lined paper, write sideways. ~*~

[This message has been edited by JerryPat2 (03-15-2012 07:51 AM).]

MICHELMAS
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since 2012-02-15

Posts 305
Lancashire England

1 posted 2012-03-15 05:58 AM

intriguing..I await the next instalment
I smell gas sometimes in our hall....I never ever strike a match.
Michael

JerryPat2
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since 2011-02-06

Posts 16975
South Louisiana

2 posted 2012-03-15 06:16 AM

Ah, be careful, Michael, be very careful. You're smart to not strike a match. Thanks for stopping by.

~*~ If they give you lined paper, write sideways. ~*~

Lori Grosser Rhoden
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since 2009-10-10

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3 posted 2012-03-15 08:06 AM

When I smell gas in the hall I blame my husband P U!! LOL. I'm really enjoying this series Jerry, just don't get burned out (pun intended)

Lori

JerryPat2
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since 2011-02-06

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South Louisiana

4 posted 2012-03-15 08:08 AM

Thanks Lori. Blame husband. That's what husbands are for I think. I hope I won't get burned out.

~*~ If they give you lined paper, write sideways. ~*~

ebonygirl
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since 2011-07-14

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California U.S.A

5 posted 2012-03-15 09:32 AM

Enjoying your mystery, Jerry.

JerryPat2
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since 2011-02-06

Posts 16975
South Louisiana

6 posted 2012-03-15 09:39 AM

Thanks, Ms E, I am happy you are liking my little foray into madness.

~*~ If they give you lined paper, write sideways. ~*~

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