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Fred Hobbs Member
since 1999-06-08
Posts 329Tallahassee, Florida, US |
A repost from #1 (sorry, haven't been writing much lately) Sitting alone on an old wooden stool By the small Tiki bar at the side of the pool She's been sitting there drinking all afternoon alone but not lonely, who's she trying to fool? She comes here quite often on Sundays of late A hotel on the boardwalk that's less than first rate She comes for the drinks, she's not out for a mate No one's out for her either, she know it's her fate She waves to a couple she sees all the time And the couple waves back, a young pair in their prime She orders Corona with one slice of lime The bartender brings it, she tips him a dime Her eyes meet with mine and they're suddenly softer A hint of a smile, perhaps a small proffer I just look away for I’ve nothing to offer Another rejection she adds to her coffer She sits there till sunset, not making a sound And longs for the days when the boys came around ‘Til a lifetime of sorrows are thoroughly drowned Then shuffles away with her eyes to the ground. |
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Poet deVine
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since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
Fred! It's so good to see you here..and I like your poem very much!  |
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Denise
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since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Fred, I missed this in Open # 1. This is a sad yet wonderful poem...a reality, I'm sure for many poeple. Please feel free to repost your prior works here as much as you like! I was a latecomer to Open# 1 and missed many wonderful poems, I'm sure! Denise |
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Andrew Scott Member Elite
since 1999-06-24
Posts 2558Redlands,CA,USA |
Another fine read as one has come to expect when your name appears. I bow to you and yours. Ditto to what Lady D said. Missed it the first time around. |
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Andrew Scott Member Elite
since 1999-06-24
Posts 2558Redlands,CA,USA |
Dang dem double posts. Yo! Bartender! Slide me another double if you please. [This message has been edited by Andrew Scott (edited 01-03-2000).] |
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Balladeer
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since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Always been a favorite of mine. Good to see you, Fred! |
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Pepper Member Elite
since 1999-08-19
Posts 3079Southern Florida |
This is beautifully written I enjoyed this piece very much Fred A soul that writes from the heart and shares it, truly gives a gift extraordinaire! Shannon |
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Munda Member Elite
since 1999-10-08
Posts 3544The Hague, The Netherlands |
I'm glad you reposted this poem Fred. I liked it very much. |
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Local Rebel Member Ascendant
since 1999-12-21
Posts 5767Southern Abstentia |
This one reminds me of someone... hmmm.. oh.. yes... me! Very nice work. |
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Elizabeth
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since 1999-06-07
Posts 6871Minnesota |
Your poetry is always welcome, Fred. I have read this one many times on the main site and enjoy it more and more. Elizabeth "Boys and girls together, me and Mamie O'Rourke Tripped the light fantastic on the sidewalks of New York." |
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Nan
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since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
LOL - I was going to tell these folks that this is posted on the main site for posterity - and Elizabeth got there first - I guess we have some ardent readers among us... Awesome... I've always loved this poem, Fred.... but then I love all your poems... So what's new?  |
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Fred Hobbs Member
since 1999-06-08
Posts 329Tallahassee, Florida, US |
Thanks everyone for the positive comments. Miranda was the first poem I posted in Passions back in February, 1999. I just sort-of thought it fit in here at the Pub. Thanks again. fh |
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Nicole Senior Member
since 1999-06-23
Posts 1835Florida |
I remember this one...what a gem, one of my favorites.  Glad to see it reposted.May I never be too busy to help another's load, Then I'll be drinking from the saucer 'cause my cup has overflowed. --Author Unknown |
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Sunshine
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since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
This fits well the Corner Pub - and I missed it the first time around. Good job, and welcome back, Fred. Sunshine Look, then, into thine heart, and write ~~~ Henry Wadsworth Longfellow |
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Majestic Member
since 2000-01-11
Posts 264houston, tx. |
dam..that's sad....but beautifully written... |
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Temptress
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-06-15
Posts 7136Mobile, AL |
I enjoyed this though it was very sad. I think he should have talked to her though. Often in this world, people don't take the hints that reality throws at them. *winks* |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
First read for me. It's wonderful! Liz |
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Broken_Winged_Angel Senior Member
since 2000-04-06
Posts 994Small Town, Somewhere |
Ah... the chances they both may have missed... Tis to bad.. Beautiful poem.. *smiles* MAY THE ROAD RISE TO MEET YOU, MAY THE WIND BE ALWAYS AT YOUR BACK MAY THE SUN SHINE UPON YOUR FACE THE RAINS FALL SOFT UPON YOUR FIELDS AND, UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN, MAY GOD HOLD YOU IN THE PALM OF HIS HAND Irish Blessing |
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Nan
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since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
Fred - Nice to see you - and this is one of your best poems (of course that's a tough call, they're all great)... I'm really glad you reposted it... |
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ESP Member Elite
since 2000-01-25
Posts 2556Floating gently on a cloud.... |
Glad you reposted this gem cuz I missed it the first time around! It's a lovely, if sad, poem. I hope you share some more of your poetry as well! Love and hugs, Lizzie "Poetry is the true expression of my soul, it is my ultimate means of communication. It is my rainbow of delight." |
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John the cat Member
since 2000-03-23
Posts 357England |
A great poem, so sad and real. May your roof never fall in and those beneath it never fall out. Irish proverb. |
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