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ObeyYourGoldfish
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since 2003-05-18
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0 posted 2003-05-19 05:04 PM


Behind the bulk tank, surrounded by trash
Shivering more with every crash
This is his house
Outside the window i silently root for the mouse
The farmers gone mad, had enough
Sick of finding nests of fluff
Throwing things off shelves
Ripping away everything, he will be found
Beyond the window i watch without a sound
Somewhere in those black eyes i see myself,
Hiding from the world,
yet always being observed,
Willing for solitude,
yet never being left alone.
The mouse freezes, a quiet stone
the hunter is just inches from him
Suddenly the  farmer gives up in disgust
His whiskers twitch, fear still in his eyes
Slowly he relaxes, muscle after muscle unclenching
I turn away a smile on my face
And go my own way.

I wrote this at midnight.. it sounded alot better in my head. I think im showing my true farm girl qualities here... i dont really like how it sounds. So if you have any sugggestions on how to revise it please let me know.

You say Freak like it's a bad thing...
~Breah

© Copyright 2003 Breah Burton - All Rights Reserved
Joyce Johnson
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1 posted 2003-05-19 05:49 PM


Interesting story.  the only thing that confused me, it sounded as though it was the farmer's whiskers twitching.  Joyce
ObeyYourGoldfish
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2 posted 2003-05-19 06:08 PM


Thanks Joyce, I think you're right. Would:
I see the grey statue twitch his whiskers, fear still in his eyes.. work better than~
His whiskers twitch, fear still in his eyes?
Or do you have other suggestions? Anybody?

You say Freak like it's a bad thing...
~Breah

midnightblues
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since 2000-07-01
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Singapore
3 posted 2003-05-20 11:03 AM


Dear Breah,

I've got no suggestions but this is an interesting take on capturing the fight for survival...

I've not welcomed u to passions yet. WELCOME!!!! big huGs

If there cannot be equal in affection, then let the one with more be me - midnightblues™

KristieSue
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4 posted 2003-05-20 01:20 PM


lol this was cute...

and I love your name!

Failure isn't failure if a lesson from it is learned ~ KS

Songbird
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since 1999-12-15
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Missouri
5 posted 2003-05-21 12:17 PM


I liked this alot it is very original and so is your pen name. Nothing wrong with being a farmer's girl. Keep writing and posting will be looking for more of your poems.
passing shadows
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6 posted 2003-05-25 01:16 AM


enjoyed this
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