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Wobbly Head Bob
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since 2000-05-15
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Virginia, USA

0 posted 2000-09-19 06:28 PM


The sunlight dims, fades, and goes away
Your slippers are snug, so long good day
The fire place is warm, but the books not so hot
You only bought it yesterday, so give it a shot
Leather squeaks noisily on the silent evening air
As you wrestle the reading specs out of thinning hair
The maid is in her quarters, the wife retired too
Now its just the chair, a boring book, and you
Reflections of youth fly back like passing styles
All the fun that was had lit a thousand flashy smiles
There's Tom, that kid you met years back in school
He didn't make it with the ladies, but you thought he was cool
As the smile washes serenely over your face
You put down the book, it wasn't keeping pace
Anyhow the cheap wine needed tending
And these stupid classes keep on bending
You embark on a laborous journey to the fridge
There's the cake, you really shouldn't, ah whats a smidge
A red filled glass in hand, to the chair you return
Sipping gingerly, and lazily watching the fire burn
Old times rush back once more with half the glass
And you snicker like a kid who sneaks out of class
Ah, that time over at whatshisnames place
You don't remember much, other than you killing the case
Man, that was rich, but time moves against will
Wasn't it funny when the tab was so high we couldn't pay the bill!
Phew we barely got out of that place alive, you think
A you're smiling at the bottom of the glass after the last drink
Those slippers nice and tight, but the dogs want sleep
Oh yeah, almost forgot about the wife, can't make a peep
You stumble quite awkwardly ascending the stairs
Was it just one glass....maybe it was pairs
Who knows, but its time for bed
Put away your thoughts, and rest your head
Goodnight Tom, you think, if you're still around
Hope you're doin' better with those women in town
Thankyou barkeep for just kicking me out
And my wife of many years who I love no doubt
Goodnight slippers warm and cozy you are
Rest here by the bed now, don't go too far
Sleepily now you rest into dream
This is my simple life, atleast I like the theme



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Denise
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1 posted 2000-09-19 09:24 PM


I like it too, Bob! Delightful read!

Denise

Jon Mewett
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since 2000-03-04
Posts 1304

2 posted 2000-09-20 04:40 AM


Cosey and warm Bob ..cosey and warm...contentment sweet contentment  

Jon

Dennis L. White
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since 2000-02-17
Posts 1463
Michigan, U.S.A.
3 posted 2000-09-20 11:35 AM


Bob,
  Wonderful serene narrative, wraping up another day with a splash of wine and fond memories. You painted this picture well!
Good Read!
Dennis :^)

Moonbeams radiate
When the veiling cloud has past
Playful shadows dance

Dennis L. White :^)


Wobbly Head Bob
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since 2000-05-15
Posts 299
Virginia, USA
4 posted 2000-09-20 01:28 PM


Thank you guys so much for reading/responding, it means a lot to hear such praise from three of the very best authors to grace this site!
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