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martiniat8
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since 2003-06-21
Posts 897
Prague, Bohemia, Czech Republic

0 posted 2009-12-03 04:55 AM


It's hard
harder than you might imagine

traveling the world alone
in every cafe you sit
there sits an empty seat

you turn to look and say
something simple, like
"It's a beautiful day"
"Can you believe we're here?"

but there's no one there
just an empty seat

a camera on a tripod
remote hidden in hand
the world never knowing
there's no one behind the lens

trying to paint a happy smile
"Look at me, I've traveled another mile!"

but no one's there
just an empty seat
with no one to talk to

a solitary adventure
a solitary feat

clinging to the hope of someone
I'm going to meet

© Copyright 2009 Kenneth Bradley Smith - All Rights Reserved
BluesSerenade
Member Patricius
since 2001-10-23
Posts 10549
By the Seaside
1 posted 2009-12-03 09:14 AM


Oh you took me there, your visuals are life like and simple in their beauty.


Thanks for sharing this snapshot,  and Happy travels, martini man~

martiniat8
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since 2003-06-21
Posts 897
Prague, Bohemia, Czech Republic
2 posted 2009-12-03 02:03 PM


Thanks, Blues, that means a lot, gives me some courage to do it, go forth alone.
~Brad

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