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Little_Spyro Senior Member
since 2000-01-09
Posts 659San Diego, CA, USA 
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I didn't know what had happened that night Mostly 'cause I was asleep But early next morning I woke up to a sight That stopped me from yawning deep-- A note on the bed in distinctive red pen Confirmed one of my worst fears I ran and ran for a time after then For this shouldn't have happened for years Or ever. My best friend had left me late in the dark And made sure I was quietly dreaming Before he had packed and walked off to the park So I wouldn't prevent him from leaving Now here am I searching for why My friend left after so long Of a loyal bond, never shy So harmonious that life itself was a song-- But never Did I see this coming, I wish I did If I had, this I could have averted But see it I didn't, from me it hid And that's why I'm now disconcerted But no use in crying, it does me no good For I have to accept the fact That he left me though it's not understood And I really do wish that he would come back Whenever. --------------------------------------------- I stood at the sidewalk to wait for the bus That would take me away from my friend I still care for him, he still has my trust But the road I took had come to an end When I got that disturbing letter from one Who seemed to know a lot about me It was very cryptic, I understood some But the rest I could not seem to see... I reached by my wing for the bag I had taken I brushed my tail aside And reached for the letter--a thought had awakened What if it all was a lie? I re-read the message arrived with the news Last week when I picked up my mail When at last I concluded the letter's a ruse I was enraged and let out a wail... Then I ran back home as the bus came and stopped At the sidewalk where I had waited I ran into someone, to the ground I flopped Then I heard a shout that soon faded. "I'm sorry," I said, and he attempted to stand Then I recognized his face "You're back!" he cried, "I got the report And running here I made haste." "I'm glad you did, I almost departed When I realized this was a fake." I gave him the letter, to read it he started Then I saw him shudder and shake. "It's really strange how he knew all that stuff." "Yeah, you can say that again." Then I gave him a hug, tight and rough And I knew we were friends to the end. The letter had stated I was not of this place And that I was destined to leave But I could not go, the truth that I faced Was that if I left, my friend would grieve And I couldn't have that, so there I stayed So right up 'til the end We were happy like that, a good life we made And I know it's a need to have a friend. |
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Little_Spyro Senior Member
since 2000-01-09
Posts 659San Diego, CA, USA |
Yes, I know this poem doesn't make too much sense...but hey, it felt good to write it... And if any of you are wondering, "Where are the parents of this kid [yes 99% of the subjects of my poems involve a kid roughly 12-16]?", they're...well, they're just not there. And please tell me if I start getting really weird! =) |
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Poet deVine
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
I was doing fine til the 'wing thing'...  Ok..so it's weird..why not! We all need weird once in awhile. Welcome to the group! |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
I thought the friend was a dragon, that explained the 'wing thing' to me!! Some of it confused me though.....but the parts I understood I liked! Denise And slight is the sting of his trouble Whose winnings are less than his worth; For he who is honest is noble, Whatever his fortunes or birth.~~~Alice Cary, ~Nobility~ |
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Saxoness
since 1999-07-18
Posts 1102Texas |
Weirdo's unite!  I like it! |
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Little_Spyro Senior Member
since 2000-01-09
Posts 659San Diego, CA, USA |
OK, I thought it was kind of an unspoken rule that you don't explain poetry, but... The line of hyphens is kind of a "scene switch"--the scene now shows the kid's friend waiting at the bus stop, and the rest of the poem is told from HIS point of view. *curses* I'm going to have to start writing poems with simpler themes...=) -> How do you make those little smiley faces?! lol "Weird?! No, 'weird' is when you apply your human rules to where they shouldn't be applied. That's why it seems strange to you." --Ttark |
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JOY 14 Senior Member
since 1999-09-22
Posts 1419Wisconsin USA |
Spyro- You tell a good story even though it is a bit wierd! I love wierd though. btw, to make the smiles, just hit the colon and the perenthesis! : then ) For more tricks, just go to Help and New Features! Hope that helps you!  JOY |
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Broken_Winged_Angel Senior Member
since 2000-04-06
Posts 994Small Town, Somewhere |
Beautiful.. I"m a weirdo myself, so I raise a toast to you.. 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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ESP Member Elite
since 2000-01-25
Posts 2556Floating gently on a cloud.... |
Weird...I like it!!! 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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Swåmp¤Faerÿie Member
since 2000-03-29
Posts 358Illinois |
Hey!! never be ashamed of having wings!! lol....I liked this poem alot!! And don't you even worry about being weird in here!! I can tell you that prob'ly at least 80% of the people in here are formaly known as "weirdos" by modern society. But that's only because modern society doesn't understand the artists mind and natural uniqueness!! POWER TO THE WEIRDS!! The Winged one. And there she weaves by night and day, a magic web of colours gay.~Tennyson |
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John the cat Member
since 2000-03-23
Posts 357England |
I loved it...my family must be right..I AM weird..mmm May your roof never fall in and those beneath it never fall out. Irish proverb. |
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