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Strawberry Preserve Sky
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Strawberry Preserve Sky |
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paderewski Member
since 2011-02-04
Posts 287Louisiana, USA |
It was a hot, but pleasant day, The front porch was cool in the shade, Inside the house I heard her weep, And so help me God, I was afraid. 'Neath a strawberry preserve sky, Me and my woman shared our pain. All alone, with no one around, We walked, side by side, down the lane. It was in the morn's early hour, The sun just peeking o'er the trees, We spoke not a word as we trod, The two of us and one made three. A rusty gate opened for us, We walked past it toward the grave, I dug with my hands yesterday, Hot, hot sun woman called me brave. A wooden casket that I'd made, Sat by the grave for sweet, sweet Sue. She's gone from us, she went away, Died two days ago with the flu. I'm on the porch; I've no more tears, Don't know when my woman will rest Her crying, I doubt that she will, Life looks bleak if this is God's test. ©February 4, 2011 |
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faithmairee Senior Member
since 2011-01-05
Posts 1441Poe Haven, USA |
a very sad and moving poem...i could feel the pain... There must be a poem in here somewhere. |
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BluesSerenade Member Patricius
since 2001-10-23
Posts 10549By the Seaside |
Your title was lovely, and your poem, a poignant one...sadly beautiful~ Welcome to the blue sea, paderewski~ |
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paderewski Member
since 2011-02-04
Posts 287Louisiana, USA |
I would like to thank both of you for your comments. |
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Andrew Scott Member Elite
since 1999-06-24
Posts 2558Redlands,CA,USA |
A sad walk that too many must make in this life. If this comes from personal experience, I offer my sincere condolances. If simply a perspective piece, then well penned. Welcome to these blue halls. Peace to you and yours. |
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paderewski Member
since 2011-02-04
Posts 287Louisiana, USA |
Thank you, Andrew Scott. No, this was not from personal experience, thank goodness. |
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Andrew Scott Member Elite
since 1999-06-24
Posts 2558Redlands,CA,USA |
Good to know. Once again, welcome to PIP. Peace. "We'll chase them like rats across the tundra." |
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