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For The Bartender Only |
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Eloise Senior Member
since 1999-11-27
Posts 1096Wyoming |
His eyes tell the story of where he has been. To Joe's Friendly Tavern he went back again. To the bartender he moans, and tells all of his woes. About the heartaches that follow wherever he goes. He speaks of sad memories from his youth. And the day he found out the awful truth. About how he came into this lonely world. And it sent his life spinning around in a whirl. The lies and deception he felt as a child, Turned him to drinking and made him run wild. He talked of the jobs that he could not hold. And the homeless times he spent in the cold. He went on for awhile and got it off his chest. Then back to his own world, he fell silent at rest. With drink in hand, he seemed deep in thought. Grateful for the peace his venting brought. As the bartender sets up for the next troubled soul. Again he will listen and try to console. They come from all walks of life, and their hearts they expose. Because the bartender won't tell what the bartender knows. |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
This reminds me of that tv show 'Cheers'! Very nice poem! Describes many people, I'm sure! ------------------ Denise |
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cates Junior Member
since 1999-11-27
Posts 15 |
Describes many people yes, I think I know that bar. LOL |
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RainbowGirl Member Elite
since 1999-07-31
Posts 3023United Kingdom |
Superb Eloise..  HUGS ------------------ There are two ways of spreading light: to be the candle, or the mirror that reflects it... |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Bartenders and priests.your words are safe with them. |
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Eloise Senior Member
since 1999-11-27
Posts 1096Wyoming |
Thanks Denise and Rainbow Girl. I think I know that bar too Cates! |
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Ohme Senior Member
since 1999-07-17
Posts 816Texas |
And at times we all need someone to talk to. If for no other reason than to find out what we think about what we are saying. Nicely done ------------------ Lorene Yesterday is history, tomorrow just a mystery. And if today is good to me, it will beat the heck out of day before yesterday! |
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Pepper Member Elite
since 1999-08-19
Posts 3079Southern Florida |
Great piece very well written....enjoyed this much Eloise..... ------------------ A soul that writes from the heart and shares it, truly gives a gift extraordinaire! |
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