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gilead
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since 2008-03-10
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nevada, USA

0 posted 2008-04-11 01:44 PM


High thin clouds, a veil.
The moon’s there,
A hazy silver-gold,
No stars, though,
Just the foggy dome
Of the big, desert sky,
A fog made of dust
And garish light,
And I’m out tonight
With one silver dollar—
The moon
Burning a hole in my pocket.
Will it be the certitude
Of one last beer,
Or one more chance
At chance . . .


© Copyright 2008 arthur chapman, jr - All Rights Reserved
gilead
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nevada, USA
1 posted 2008-04-11 01:45 PM


I've lived here fifty years, and I quickly learned to opt for the beer!

Art

Marchmadness
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since 2007-09-16
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So. El Monte, California
2 posted 2008-04-11 01:52 PM


You describe Las Vegas very well. Now, that "other Ida" we both know all too well
just has to say, Las Vegas is a nice place to visit every couple of years. (preferably in winter)
                              Ida

gilead
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3 posted 2008-04-11 02:19 PM


Winter is, indeed, rather mild here, but I'm gearing up for the searing days of summer, when temperatures are still in the upper nineties at 4:00 AM!

Art

[This message has been edited by gilead (04-11-2008 04:49 PM).]

JamesMichael
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since 1999-11-16
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Kapolei, Hawaii, USA
4 posted 2008-04-11 05:22 PM


Lots of Hawaiians like to get away to Vegas...glad to hear you can still buy a beer for a dollar...James
shyvl
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since 2008-04-11
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texas, usa
5 posted 2008-04-11 05:56 PM


your poem had a beautiful descriptive quality.  I enjoyed the imagery you used and your line structure.
vandana
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Member Patricius
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6 posted 2008-04-11 06:27 PM


nice read
Larrysmom
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since 2008-04-03
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Florida, USA
7 posted 2008-04-12 05:36 PM


I had never been to Vegas… before now. Thank you for the trip.

Tammy<333

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