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bklynboy
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since 2002-12-15
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florida

0 posted 2003-08-22 03:38 PM


Sitting on the park bench
with the contented smile on my face
I watch the old lady toss
bread crumbs to the many pigeons.

The lonely sparrow looking lost
amongst the various colors of the scavengers
only getting an occasional crumb
from his bigger brethren

Lovers hold hands
and look longingly into each others eyes
as they stroll by
gay and happy

Butch and Betty
compare tattos
and short hairstyles
and tales of conquest

I listen intently
to the endless chatter
of my friend, close and loving
but silence is golden

Wishing for an ice cream
but no vendors in sight
I smell the incense
of the street book seller

A warm day
I enjoy the people watching
and the sounds and smells of the city
Life is so diverse


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inkedgoddess
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since 2002-11-19
Posts 7392
Ohio
1 posted 2003-08-22 05:56 PM


i listen intently
to the endless chatter

endless chatter, yep i know that line well
this is very very insightful about life on a greenwich village street
know it so well too

Kahlil
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since 2003-04-12
Posts 1881

2 posted 2003-08-22 08:51 PM


I really enjoy the sights and sounds you have captured here.  I like to visit a place that is not my own familiar territory and just drink in whatever is happening.  Yes, diversity, you've worded it so well.  ~K~
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3 posted 2003-08-23 08:47 PM


I like Butch and Betty best...think I know those guys.....

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Bill Charles
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highways, & byways, for now
4 posted 2003-08-23 08:49 PM


bklynboy - yep, this is just like it is...

BC

littlewing
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since 2003-03-02
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5 posted 2003-08-24 12:18 PM


BB:  greenwich village heh?
lucky man . . .

I adore this:

silence is golden

Thank you for the stroll
xxoo

bklynboy
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florida
6 posted 2003-08-24 09:30 PM


To all, thanks for the input. As always appreciated!
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