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There’s a Crack in the Sidewalk of Dreams
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There’s a Crack in the Sidewalk of Dreams |
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tkd123 New Member
since 2011-01-25
Posts 5 |
A sidewalk runs the length of Time To the ends of the universe, The cobbled concrete slabs meander Held together with duct tape and love Along it walks the ones that time forgot, Those who once were but are no more They trudge steadily along the unyielding cement Through a vortex called Life And for them, on both sides of the sidewalk, A handrail, to guide. They walk and walk, No stopping for the tireless No breathing for the breathless No… CRACK!! All is silent, The sound is deafening, The noise is non-existent Down the middle of the crowded highway There runs an interstice. A fissure through which slowly drips, Drops that float up, to the infinite And in the drops, there is the tangy, sweet orange scent of a Clementine And the poignant sounds of an eloquent speaker whose words resound through Time: “I have a dream” Then, without warning, You stand still to listen Unsure of why, but confident in your decision The rest plow on past you, as your ears strain to catch the sound of silence There it is! The sounds of the squeaking wheels, The smell of stale fries, of millions of people The hydraulic hiss of the door, And the electronic crackling of the voiceover “Next Stop, Time Square” And you know, if you open your eyes You’re back on the subway, Headed towards your destination Whatever it may be. |
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BluesSerenade Member Patricius
since 2001-10-23
Posts 10549By the Seaside |
Love your opening line and how it sets the tone. A wonderful poem, really great writing, tkd~ Welcome to the blue sea~ |
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steavenr Member Elite
since 2003-11-17
Posts 4058 |
first of all, welcome...and secondly, this is one cool write...will definitely be looking for more...great job |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
You had me spellbound, right the way through! Those who seek will find/see/hear/feel/experience/understand/learn. You obviously do. Excellent. Owl |
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