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Professor Gloom
Member Elite

since 2000-07-23

Posts 3082
of Depression

0 posted 2005-04-06 10:00 AM

1
Every night she did the same,
Brushed her hair with care
Two hundred times with silver brush,
Then hung her silken robe on the chair
Before climbing between satin sheets.
The initial chill did not remain
As warm thoughts warmed the bed,
Lights of night hid behind drapes plush,
Velvet hanging in maroon and red,
Rich colors just beyond her feet.
Sleep took her with no dreams at all
Till morning came with waking call.

2
Yesterday's paper, yesterday's news,
Found around blowing in the wind
She gathers papers to reuse,
Opens her coat and stuffs them in;
A turn in the alley off a street
She makes a paper pillow;
Then twists other around her feet;
then drifts in dreams till tomorrow.

3
Draw the blinds and pull the shade,
Fold down the bed the morning made,
Light the candles turn out the lights,
Sleeping in flannel from toes to head,
Get a quilt for the bottom of the bed,
Kneels and prays last words of night.
Snuffing out the flame the darkness covers,
She dreams of ways to be helping others.

Gloom

Susan Caldwell
Member Rara Avis

since 2002-12-27

Posts 8348
Florida

1 posted 2005-04-06 10:03 AM

you always capture the heart of humanity..

a talent.

"too bad ignorance isn't painful"
~Unknown~

Gentle Spirit
Member Patricius

since 2000-10-09

Posts 13989

2 posted 2005-04-06 10:07 AM

one of your best ever Proff. Very well done and extremely enjoyed.

I really want to care,
I want to feel something,
let me dig a little deeper
nah, still nothing~
my give a DAMN is busted. Jodee

Nightshade

Member Patricius

since 2001-08-31

Posts 13962
just out of reach

3 posted 2005-04-06 10:19 AM

Oh, my goodness. This is wonderful.
I am keepin' this one!
More please Professor.

hugs, Chris

"The soul that can speak through the eyes can also kiss with a gaze."
Gustavo Adolfo Becquer

LeeJ
Member Patricius

since 2003-06-19

Posts 13296

4 posted 2005-04-06 10:57 AM

these moments become the blood life within memory, which I can feel and taste through your words....you were...are...so blessed.
Thank you for sharing such lovely stories
Incredible.

Midnitesun

Member Empyrean

since 2001-05-18

Posts 28647
Gaia

5 posted 2005-04-06 11:22 AM

I'll be keeping this gem in my favorites folder. Love the collage, Professor.

soul drifter
Senior Member

since 2004-09-08

Posts 711
Colorado

6 posted 2005-04-07 07:56 AM

Brilliant! I gotta keep this one too. I also gotta read more of your stuff...

"Poets are all who love, who feel great truths, and tell them; and the truth of truths is love." --Philip James Bailey

soul drifter
Senior Member

since 2004-09-08

Posts 711
Colorado

7 posted 2005-04-07 07:58 AM

...if I can remember to check the Add Thread To Library box... dummy me

"Poets are all who love, who feel great truths, and tell them; and the truth of truths is love." --Philip James Bailey

Professor Gloom
Member Elite

since 2000-07-23

Posts 3082
of Depression

8 posted 2005-04-07 09:03 PM

Thank you all
for the kind words.

Gloom

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