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Drexler_McStyles
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since 2002-11-18
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Venice, Ca

0 posted 2003-06-03 08:45 PM


I just broke my tooth
chewing on some antacids that I took
after I realized the toxicity
of the vodka OJ combo
and where it would lead
so I smothered the area with benzocaine
that distant relative of an old friend
and got down to the work

laid the phone to rest
leaned back into the position
that I use
after stumbling out of
the starting block
darling
its not quite the same
is it
not so long ago
we burned brighter than a phoenix
plans were strewn
all about the room
provisions were being prepared
ghosts were being laid to rest
but they can afford a layover
that I cannot
in the end
perhaps things will realign
themselves
but talking to you
it doesn’t sound that way
this place I am in
is no friend to strangers
like a wilderness without boundaries
best to stay in one place
until something familiar comes along
or until I awake
someplace else


[This message has been edited by Drexler_McStyles (06-03-2003 10:12 PM).]

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Roniece Dawson-Bruce
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since 2000-01-29
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Sydney, Australia
1 posted 2003-06-03 08:49 PM


I like this piece! it sounds familiar to where I'm at! Soldier on remember life is short   Ciao Bello Roniece
jwesley
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since 2000-04-30
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Spring, Texas
2 posted 2003-06-03 08:52 PM


Kook write...

jwesley

Kahlil
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since 2003-04-12
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3 posted 2003-06-03 09:46 PM


...maybe it's part of a process...maybe it'll work out yet...
jwesley
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Spring, Texas
4 posted 2003-06-04 08:03 PM


OOPS! Just revisited this and I meant "KOOL" write, not "KOOK"!  Sorry my friend but this keyboard just can't spell!!!


jwesley

serenity blaze
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5 posted 2003-06-04 08:13 PM


"this place I am in
is no friend to strangers
like a wilderness without boundaries
best to stay in one place
until something familiar comes along
or until I awake
someplace else"

I think that realization is harsher than a vodka hangover. (And, yes I know how rough that can be...) /


(gotta love emoticons, eh? chuckle)

passing shadows
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6 posted 2003-06-05 04:45 AM


I'm with ya
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