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Pete_W Member Posts 185 Scotland (UK) |
The Road... The bounded road and leaning on the sky intermittent silhouettes, of trees, a house, distant, languid cloud, the broken moon, miles of wire, intervals between each pole, unbidden notes from silence brought to mind, infrequently a light and words from way back when, a passing car, dreams long laid to rest, suburban glow, the mirror of a stranger’s eyes, some scent of home and bridges burnt, odd hope from endings all avoided, unmerciful recall, an emptying, perhaps a dawn. November 2015 |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
Love the last two lines, Pete. This poem brought back some long forgotten nostalgia. "The bounded road and leaning on the sky intermittent silhouettes" What an expressive three lines you started out with, and then you were off writing a hell of a good poem, sir. ~*~ When they give you ruled paper write sideways. ~*~ |
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Lori Grosser Rhoden Member Patricius
since 2009-10-10
Posts 10202Fair to middlin' of nowhere |
Yes! Great poem Pete! Your words just ramble on down the road with your thoughts and scenery. Loved your style! Enjoyed this very much and am looking forward to the next. Welcome to the blue buffet! ~L |
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Mr Martini Member Posts 366 Beneath The Line |
"a passing car, dreams long laid to rest, suburban glow, the mirror of a stranger’s eyes," A good read is worthy of good replies Pete. You give more than you take and that's what makes places like this so appealing. What I quoted from you is what appeals the most to me. Here's to you and here's to me and should we ever disagree, here's to me! |
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jjote Senior Member
since 2002-12-25
Posts 1088Ontario, Canada |
powerful images here, great write |
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rainyday Member Posts 304 Heartland USA |
Pete, I fell in love with this write, there is a special longing & reflection that lingers.. Fine writing Poet! rainyday J |
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Pete_W Member Posts 185 Scotland (UK) |
Thanks everyone for all the kind replies, haven't written much in the last few years, hoping now that I have time I can get back to it. |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Reminds me of long lonesome rides in rural areas, late into the night...james |
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Constance Member
since 2001-07-28
Posts 393Ohio |
This is the sign of good writing to me. You have presented what could be mundane sights and random feelings in a way that makes them neither. No tricks here- no need, when you can write well. smiles, Constance |
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Ticklefingers Senior Member Posts 710 Louisiana |
There are no shortage of roads and scenery if one knows them when they see them. You clearly are one who does and you relate it flawlessly. 88's friend She told me "play one for your supper Danny and maybe you'll get breakfast". |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
Welcome to Passions in Poetry, Pete! I much enjoyed your first poetic offering. The words are vivid and allow also a great visual experience. Margherita |
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Sunshine
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since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Pete W, a belated Welcome to Passions! Please check your email for a Very Special Greeting! Sunshine "The business of the poet...is to show the sorriness underlying the grandest things and the grandeur underlying the sorriest things." Thomas Hardy |
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BluesSerenade Member Patricius
since 2001-10-23
Posts 10549By the Seaside |
Wow wow wow, slices of life never read so well... each line could stand alone. Enjoyed your poem very much Pete. |
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