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On Storm Edge
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On Storm Edge |
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Professor Gloom Member Elite
since 2000-07-23
Posts 3082of Depression |
A street of the city, the row houses are a mix of heavily curtain and boarded up windows, and doorway are a couple of stairs up, Three street lights are there, but only the lamp in the center is fully lit. Enter Stage left dark dressed man leaning heavily on a black cane. Dark my friend, even the city aids you, By disrepair they help keep me from view, As I walk the edge of a broken street On the side of crumbled and cracked concrete. I hear you rumble deep in clouding sky Sounding so near, so close, and yet so high, As in my attempt to travel so far, Covering over my hope guiding star. Will you strobe me with your lighting flashes As the cool night and day’s heat now clashes, Will with curtains of rain I be now drenched Move in distain with pain my body clenched. Now spying lying alone on the ground A coin, a penny lost and now I’ve found, Bending to retrieve despite growing pain Least its luck be washed off by coming rain. As it rests in my hand nearly worthless I straighten receiving rain in darkness, The year it was minted, nineteen eighty Reminds of a time, a place, a lady. Wet my hair, my face, and my soul cold rain Flood across cheeks that flowing tears won’t stain, I have no need to search for a shelter, I can uses the tears of this dark weather. I’ll journey onward with no direction Travel the cruel trail with no emotion, So goes “see a penny and pick it up” My memories will always curse my luck. Exit Stage Right, midst the downpour and occasional flashes Gloom [This message has been edited by Professor Gloom (05-29-2003 08:46 AM).] |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
Don't you feel just a little excitement when on the edge of a storm... Excellent writing (and I don't tell you that often enough)  M |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
I have the incredible urge to dry myself off and wrap myself in a large, cozy towel! As I have mentioned before, dear raconteur, you take me with you on these forays into the gloom and doom--and I learn something every time. Warm, cozy hugs, EA |
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Professor Gloom Member Elite
since 2000-07-23
Posts 3082of Depression |
Thank you, Nakdthoughts, The cusp of things always hold the excitement You are very kind with your praise To this humble word shuffler Thank you, Earth Angel I’m pleased you enjoy my efforts at story telling Gloom |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
how'd I miss this? |
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Susan Caldwell Member Rara Avis
since 2002-12-27
Posts 8348Florida |
I have to bounce this back to the top. Gripping write. Susan C. |
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Professor Gloom Member Elite
since 2000-07-23
Posts 3082of Depression |
Thank you, Passing Shadows, It seems my poetry sinks quickly in this great pool of rhyme I am pleased you found it and enjoyed. Thank you, Susan Caldwell, Glad you liked it. Gloom |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Professor, Well done, your touch of gloom just spices up my day. LOL |
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