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Tramp Poet
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Could Be Anywhere...

0 posted 2002-07-08 04:46 PM


the Show

She turns to smile
in silent communication
thought flows between twins.
Bough pulled aside
both peek into meadow
regular adventure begins.

Outsiders are here
gathered about their odd paths
singing and such in alien way.
Twins, as always, puzzled
why are these beings here
again and again; on the same day?

Young ones always joyous
odd, hard spheres tossed about
fascinating, this peeking in.
The Elders say, “ observation”
all proper and scientific
“just fun”, add the twins.

Bipeds are running now
clumsy, mysteriously in order
their others watch and cheer.
It seems oddly intelligent
these outsiders repeated actions
whose meaning remains unclear.

Some of the Clan say, “mating”
others, “social, economic, religious”
Council debates loud and oh so long.
The twins are almost convinced
it is a game that they play
'cause each starts with a song.

In support of this theory
they point to the patterns...
diamonds, uniforms and gloves.
Still the Elders reject
“no such simplicity” they proclaim
“must be either worship or love!”

“If only we could understand
their language”, muse the twins
“then perhaps,we would know.”
For this delicious moment, today...
the twins are content to peek
and marvel at the show.

~~~~~~~~~~


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1 posted 2002-07-08 05:44 PM


Tramp Poet:  I must confess I am with the twins.  I know practically nothing about baseball!! Very imaginative poem!

Betty Lou Hebert

pegasus111
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since 2000-07-27
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ocala, fl, usa
2 posted 2002-07-09 07:33 AM


You write such interesting pieces. I always look forward to reading your work. nicely done.

the woods are lovely, dark, and deep, but I have promises to keep, and many miles to go before I sleep...Frost



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