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Xillus_Xavier
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since 2007-10-05
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Alabama

0 posted 2007-12-21 03:03 PM


Harmonica
*********

An instrument of sad hobos,
cowboys,
prisoners,
and loners everywhere,
you wail the heartache of
long lost love,
long lost horizons,
and long lost freedom.

You become the lips,
voice,
soul -
the very essence
of the lives of the lonely -
when they need you.

Calling a dingy pocket your home,
and a loner your only friend,
you keep on crying out the
sad, sad songs
without a single complaint.

I thank you for the understanding companionship.

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Midnitesun
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Gaia
1 posted 2007-12-22 08:55 AM


a wonderful dedication to the most portable of all 'wailing' instruments!
Marchmadness
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since 2007-09-16
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So. El Monte, California
2 posted 2007-12-22 01:58 PM


My Dad used to play the harmonica when I was little, this poem reminded me of that.
nice writing.
                                    Ida

JamesMichael
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Kapolei, Hawaii, USA
3 posted 2007-12-22 02:26 PM


I liken it to a violin...can play the saddest music or can play the most upbeat and romantic music...James
Margherita
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Eternity
4 posted 2007-12-22 06:34 PM


Wonderful write! I am always moved to tears when I hear the melancholic sounds of a harmonica, since I was a child.

Love,
Margherita

Michael
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5 posted 2007-12-22 06:47 PM


Wow.  This is great. I can hear an old harmonica in the background.

Very nice writing.

Artic Wind
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since 2007-09-16
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Realm of Supernatural
6 posted 2007-12-23 12:05 PM


I have always wanted to play one!
lol

Have a very merry christmas!

ARCTIC WIND

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