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JamesJBowie
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since 2013-07-09
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0 posted 2013-07-15 04:03 PM



at the gas station
the old man
has an easy face
only lines from smiles
content in his labors

some look down
at the man pumping gas
but if you raise your head
from your stressed stance
you may finally see him

many years ago
as a practiced doctor
he delivered you
still knows your screaming face
changed though it has

as he wipes dripped gas
with a greasy rag
you cannot imagine
the magic
they once contained

as you pay him
he gives you a warm smile
but you do not notice
because he is just
a simple gas pumper

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Margherita
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since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236
Eternity
1 posted 2013-07-17 05:17 AM


Very impressive, I think. You succeeded in making one wonder why this change has occurred. But in the old man's eyes his life seems to radiate confidence still.

Like this.

Margherita

JamesMichael
Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336
Kapolei, Hawaii, USA
2 posted 2013-07-18 10:24 PM


Nice writing...James
Marchmadness
Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271
So. El Monte, California
3 posted 2013-07-21 12:08 PM


Nice little mystery here, James. Enjoyed.
                                    Ida

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