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Slivers |
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Michael
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666California 
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Slivers I work my fingers to the bone, Just to forget I am alone. I come home tired, aching, beat... Asleep before I hit the sheet. My one day off I sleep away, Dreading to wake and face the day – To miss my chance to hide, unchecked From thoughts of the life I have wrecked. And dreams might come, but never last For one with eyes drained and downcast. ‘Couldn’t recall if I wanted to The last time that I dreamt of you. Now the job’s near over they say, And most are longing for that day – To return home to family and friends, But me, I dread the day it ends. The world’s largest solar farm Means squat to me, but of the harm It’s kept me from thinking of you... Without it? Not sure what I’ll do. I’m different now, I try to be! Some different man who looks like me... But poured those ashes long ago, Though something still lurks there, I know. Slivers of a man, dead and gone, From mirror’s gaze might push me on... Yet wait to catch me unaware One day – bury me in despair. And of passions work might allow A man like me to bleed, somehow... Without that outlet, what hope stands The devil won’t find these idle hands? Michael Anderson |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
This caught my eye of all the lines in the poem, Michael . . . [quote]I’m different now, I try to be! Some different man who looks like me...[/] Yes, I think you have turned a corner. Progress is being made to accept you lot in life and move on. Really liked the tone of this one a lot ... ~*~ I know a guy who's addicted to brake fluid. He says he can stop any time. ~*~ |
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Lighthousebob Member Elite
since 2000-06-14
Posts 4725California |
My favorite is the last line and I believe it to be true given the creative talent you've obviously been blessed with. Enjoyed!  |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
You never know what the future will bring, Michael. Hope it brings you something surprising...and wonderful. Ida |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
Michael, if I wasn't married and lived in Cali, I'd keep you company  |
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