Open Poetry #48 |
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What A Friend We Have . . . (Riding The Greyhound - (from Boyhood Tales) |
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jwesley Member Rara Avis
since 2000-04-30
Posts 7563Spring, Texas ![]() |
Riding The Greyhound - What A Friend We Have . . . (from Boyhood Tales) We had a death Riding the Greyhound. Somewhere between Downtown New Orleans and Thibodaux, Louisiana, grey dog lulled her to sleep, tires humming "What a friend we have . . . " and she passed in peaceful solitude, head back, eyes closed, only person in the row. I don't know her name, where she was from, where she was going, but if I had to die today, Jesus, please let me go just like her, Big grey dog, guiding my way. © wesley james beard, jr. september 2012 |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
James... What a lovely, albeit lonely, ride. She passed, among friends. |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Nice slice of an end of a life...James |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
I've been involved in some interesting experiences on the Grey Dog, J, but as far as I know nothing tops this. ~*~ If they give you ruled paper write sideways. ~*~ [This message has been edited by JerryPat2 (09-20-2012 12:45 PM).] |
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suthern![]() ![]()
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
To just slip away... I think most of us would take that option if it was offered. *S* |
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JL Member Ascendant
since 2004-04-01
Posts 6128Texas, USA |
Great story, j. Kind of a quiet joyful sadness. (If that makes sense)? ![]() Enjoyed the trip. JL ![]() Love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul,and with all your mind. Love your neighbor as yourself. Maranatha! [This message has been edited by JL (09-21-2012 11:21 AM).] |
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Startime1955 Senior Member
since 2012-04-22
Posts 1072Alberta, Canada |
What a wonderful way to go...so peaceful...*BIG HUGS* *may our dreams ever be magical* |
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