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Lonely Streets of Life
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Lonely Streets of Life |
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Paul Wilson
since 2002-07-07
Posts 4711United States 
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Lonely Streets of Life By Paul Wilson I walk alone beneath glowing street lights No shadow do I cast Lonely life …lonely road travelled by me Night deathly quiet… moon rising fast Street vendors selling their wares Neon lights pointing the way Red light district across the tracks Get what you need… a fantasy buffet City without a soul People without a heart Visitors from another time Tomorrow they will all depart I will remain here for all eternity Walking beneath street lights No shadow do I cast Waiting for my last rites Night and day all the same No perception of time Lonely life…lonely road I’ve travelled time after time Paying for the wrong i’ve done Never meaning to hurt anyone The past has a hold on my soul Oh how I pray it could be un-done I try to leave …no way out This lonely life I live holds me tight No hope no dreams to cherish No matter how hard I fight Walking these lonely streets No shadow do I cast Alone with my pain Maybe tomorrow will be my last Copy Righted 7-1-2020 PaulWilson ~~To share my poems with you is to share my heart with you~~ Paul [This message has been edited by Paul Wilson (07-02-2020 03:11 PM).] |
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augustsky Senior Member Posts 828 midwest US |
"Night deathly quiet...moon rising fast".. that line just struck me, the atmosphere so touching in that place we've all traveled. Well done Poet Paul! Sky~ Sometimes..Miracles are just good people |
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Michael
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666California |
I have never quite understood how quickly time passes when we are enjoying ourselves, and how slow it can drag on when we are in a state similar to the one you have been in, Paul. I know this because what you describe here is the story of my life for the most part...and it feels to me like I have lived a thousand lifetimes. I do not fear death, nor where it will take me...maybe that alone is the reason he procrastinates? You are not alone, Paul, even though we may both walk alone all hours of the day. Michael |
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Paul Wilson
since 2002-07-07
Posts 4711United States |
Sky...Thank you so much for taking time to read and reply. Glad you liked that line...Paul ~~To share my poems with you is to share my heart with you~~ |
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Paul Wilson
since 2002-07-07
Posts 4711United States |
Michael...You have such an uncanny way of reading my mind and poetry. Just so you know we were both the reason for this poem. I know there will be a reward for both of us when we no longer walk alone. Thanks so much for taking time to read and reply. Stay strong my friend...Paul ~~To share my poems with you is to share my heart with you~~ |
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