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Fairytale Jack
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Fairytale Jack |
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augustsky Senior Member Posts 828 midwest US 
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Fairytale Jack~ She knew nothing of him, except his need to run, the short and far between visits, a suitcase of secrets, and his love for taverns with names like the "Wander-In", "Waggin'-Tongue", and his favorite, the "State-Bar".. its front jutted out like a broken jaw to the street, with a bar-fly windbreak because it was just so gusty and cold on that hill. Sobs of a mother in the night, when she thinks it's late enough, safe enough..not to be heard. Young girl tosses in her bed, darkness mocking, while the seed of distrust burrows ever so deep, men always leave... Creased photograph of a handsome young stranger balancing a rocky cliff, the way he must have lived out his days she imagines. Rumors he'd disappeared into another life, she hopes he left Them a little more than indifference, more than just a hint of old spice in the doorway, and a fairytale book he never read to her. ©Augustsky |
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Lori Grosser Rhoden Member Patricius
since 2009-10-10
Posts 10202Fair to middlin' of nowhere |
Great stuff here Sky! The way you craft a phrase makes for a compelling story to read! Enjoyed this one despite the little knife in the heart. ~L |
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666California |
"Rumors he'd disappeared into another life, " I think he was spotted on the Bridge of Sighs. Very well-framed out expression here. truly enjoyed. |
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augustsky Senior Member Posts 828 midwest US |
Thank you for the nice compliment Lori. Hugs.. Sky~ A Poem Begins as a |
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augustsky Senior Member Posts 828 midwest US |
Your response touched my heart Poet Michael, Thank you. Sky~ A Poem Begins as a |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
Such sad undertones in such a great poem. |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
Such sad undertones in such a great poem. |
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Paul Wilson
since 2002-07-07
Posts 4711United States |
Sky...Many a broken heart has felt the pain and loneness of which you write. I can relate to this great poem very much...Paul ~~To share my poems with you is to share my heart with you~~ |
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augustsky Senior Member Posts 828 midwest US |
Thank you Ida, Dear of you to say. Sky~ A Poem Begins as a |
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augustsky Senior Member Posts 828 midwest US |
Hugs to you Poet Paul, yes..unfortunately Many know exactly how this feels. Appreciate.. Sky~ A Poem Begins as a |
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