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augustsky Senior Member Posts 828 midwest US 
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Hook & Eye Locks~ He's a ramshackle hook and eye kind of man, never stays latched quite right, doesn't want to be attached, his doors never lock. His little place cluttered with newspapers and cockeyed stacks of books, peeling wallpaper heavy with memory cowers the corner, frayed weeping curtains trapped at breeze-less windows void of birdsong. Hook and eye locks hang haphazard at both doors, leaves blown in by the wind decorate the old rag rug, his cat content by the wood-stove cleaning supper from her face. He sits alone at the table with his yellowing scrap-book of smiles, moments of days when he had a love, someone to cherish and protect behind safe locks, he loves camels and rye whiskey now. Eyes are a black and white picture show of a ramblin' man who gave up the ghost, sends out a mental invite for the thief in the night to come for his ramshackle life, so tired.. he misses her, he's ready to go. © Augustsky [This message has been edited by augustsky (08-17-2020 11:28 AM).] |
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Paul Wilson
since 2002-07-07
Posts 4711United States |
Sky...You wrote a perfect picture of my grandfather after his wife passed away. This pretty much was his life till the thief in the night came for him, except he smoked cigars and drank beer. Brought back fond memories of him that had long ago got lost in the catacombs of my mind...Paul ~~To share my poems with you is to share my heart with you~~ Paul |
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Michael
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666California |
I so love the way you ascribe human characteristics to objects, Sky~. You can bring a scene to life in a most literal sense, and there are very few who can pull that off. All I want to do after reading this is sit down next to him and share that drink…and yup, I could see him here perfectly. Michael |
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augustsky Senior Member Posts 828 midwest US |
I'm so glad it could give you those memories Paul. Thank you.. Sky~ Sometimes..Miracles are just good people |
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augustsky Senior Member Posts 828 midwest US |
Oh..What a sweet reply..Thank you Michael. Think I'd join you both.  Sky~ Sometimes..Miracles are just good people |
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Temptress
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-06-15
Posts 7136Mobile, AL |
You've painted another scene that I can see clearly and taken my breath away because of it. I've said this I think. I'll tell you again. You belong in books. "How much is real? So much to question |
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augustsky Senior Member Posts 828 midwest US |
I could get next to that Temptress, Thanks for the Lovely response. Sky~ ~ Cherish Everything ~ |
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2islander2 Member Ascendant
since 2008-03-12
Posts 6825by the sea |
how vivid are the details, of this portrait, it seems no one is safe when life decides it can't be, i am fascinated by the poem and all it suggests, ouah, thanks yann |
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augustsky Senior Member Posts 828 midwest US |
Yann, Many Thanks, enjoyed your reply. Sky~ ~ Cherish Everything ~ |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
A few more poets like you, Sky, could revive the old and glorious PIP. |
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augustsky Senior Member Posts 828 midwest US |
Ida, What a Lovely comment, I'm humbled.. Thank you dear Poetess. Sky~ ~Tell me the story about how the sun |
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Forlorn Angel Member Posts 143 |
Are you sure we don't know the same person? lol This almost made me cry. You have a new fan. |
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