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The Storyteller |
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Sally S. Senior Member
since 1999-06-07
Posts 847Ohio 
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Maddy was a friend of mine, Had vast stories to tell. I'd visit her from time to time And listen to her well. On afternoon I rang the bell To her apartment here in town, Eager for her to cast the spell.. (See, her stories are renown.) She opened the door, invited me in, Greeted me with such a smile. Embraced her as if she were kin, Then settled in for my while. She started off her delightful tale As she offered me some tea.... 'Bout adventures on a mountain trail Back in the spring of '53. She wove her words so gracefully And told of a gallant man, Who saved her from catastrophe On the outskirts of Sudan. I hung on every word she spoke, Not noticing the hour. As the story ended, her spell broke, To my watch I gave a glower. I thanked her so for the construe As I held her once again. She said "I've something here to show you." And motioned me to the den. She gathered a photo from the shelf And placed it in my hand. Twas a picture of a young Maddy herself, In the arms of a handsome man. "That, my dear, is my husband Ed... The man who rescued me. Ten long years in eternal bed... He passed in '83." I saw the mist fill her eyes as she replaced the photo with care. She walked me out, we said our good-byes As my heart felt a little tear. Some time had past before the choice Came for another visit. Tapped on her door, an unfamiliar voice Replied to me, "Who is it?" I asked if Maddy was around. She said, "I'm very sorry, dear." "The woman passed 3 weeks ago now, I'm just the landlord here." I found the spot of Maddy's final rest, A beautiful place near a flower bed. Upon her grave, written on a crest States... "Reserved for Maddy and Ed." |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Very touching, Sally.... |
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elvira Senior Member
since 1999-07-06
Posts 936California |
together again...Maddy and Ed...lovely  |
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Sally S. Senior Member
since 1999-06-07
Posts 847Ohio |
Thank you for the comments I know it's rather long. I think it needs a bit of fine tuning yet before I'm happy with it. |
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elvira Senior Member
since 1999-07-06
Posts 936California |
Sally, it's a great poem...i usually don't have patience for long pieces, but this one just grabbed me and wouldn't let go |
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tori Senior Member
since 1999-06-18
Posts 520Mechanicsville, Maryland, USA |
Sally the poem was great don't tune a thing!! Made me think! --------------------------------------------- If with pen in hand I've made you think Then I have not wasted one drop of ink |
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