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wordwizard Member
since 2003-09-08
Posts 483on the way to next world |
What comes after an owl cry before where I came from it is all in a step a stranger keeps pace behind sober sorts in a blindspot long sandaled walks measured steadfastly after one has drunk on the fringe The beat may be from apartment fronts people on their way to homelessness drink on the edge lose that control marking sanity Bars accept only clearer faces troubled looks are dismissed that comes after squalid nights binges on the fringe and same name festival all in steady pace after one drinks on the edge it follows from apartment fronts slum lords christen to a local cafe feigns interest in a menu then stomps out in rage a stranger always keeps pace before great-horned eyes blink in panorama. |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
I always enjoy reading you, Martin. I am not very good at responding to any poems that are about drinking ( and usually don't) as my most recent experiences have made me have negative thoughts about the topic. But I wanted you to know I read you~~ and have missed your words.  M |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
..."people on their way to homelessness drink on the edge lose that control marking sanity" Hi, Martin! It's been awhile! The lines that I quoted stood out for me. Yes, 'tis a very sad scenario ~ and far too common. Linda |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
"people on their way to homelessness drink on the edge lose that control marking sanity" A sobering snapshot of reality for many. Well done, Martin. |
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Kethry Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082Victoria Australia |
I read and wept - but it's not true to say bars only accept clearer faces - they accept any face with coin behind it. Always do more than is required of you George Patton |
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ecrivan Member Elite
since 2001-12-10
Posts 3923my own state |
Pleasure to read all you comments, I have not been writing poetry as I should recently...and the drinking problem was one issue I wanted to address.... |
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