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Sitting in a Bar |
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Balladeer
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since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA 
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Sitting in a bar, staring at the wall When I was only three feet tall Sitting on that stool, staring at the wall Watching daddy have a ball. Finished school and went to work; Gardner, painter, office clerk But, even then, when on my climb I always seemed to find some time...for Sitting in a bar, staring at the wall A drink or two don't hurt at all Sitting on that stool, staring at the wall Drinking courage to meet Life's call. The business grew. The business failed. Health grew short. Skin wrinkled and paled. A marriage came. A marriage went. Just couldn't believe the time I spent Sitting in a bar, staring at the wall An occasional fling. An occasional brawl. Sitting on that stool, staring at the wall While spring turned to summer, then to fall. Rest of my life ain't got no better. Much as I tried, I can't forget her. A year or two, I guess I'll die. Got nothin' left and that is why....I'm Sitting in a bar, staring at the wall Brain consumed by alcohol. Just sitting on that stool, staring at the wall Waitin' for Life's final call.  [This message has been edited by Balladeer (edited 03-30-2000).] |
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Fred Hobbs Member
since 1999-06-08
Posts 329Tallahassee, Florida, US |
Balladeer, another fine one. Please excuse the repost: Miranda on Sunday Sitting alone on an old wooden stool By the small Tiki bar at the side of the pool She's been sitting there drinking all afternoon, Alone but not lonely, who's she trying to fool? She comes here quite often on Sundays of late A hotel on the boardwalk that's less than first rate She comes for the drinks; she's not out for a mate No one's out for her either, she know it's her fate She waves to a couple she sees all the time And the couple waves back, a young pair in their prime She orders Corona with one slice of lime The bartender brings it; she tips him a dime She sits there till sunset, not making a sound And longs for the days when the boys came around ‘til a lifetime of sorrows are thoroughly drowned Then shuffles away with her eyes to the ground. fh |
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Balladeer
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since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Admirably done, Fred. Miranda and my guy should get together. They would be a great team, bar none. |
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Ron
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-05-19
Posts 8669Michigan, US |
Oh, my! Two of our most astounding story-telling talents just introduced themselves... We should be in for a real treat, people, just watching these two exchange favorites!  Ron p.s. Fred, Miranda is *still* one of my all-time favorites! |
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elvira Senior Member
since 1999-07-06
Posts 936California |
the first stanza reminded me of time spent with dad, luckily, i didn't take after him, though i spend too much time in front of my computer, a different kind of compulsive trait i guess  ------------------ one night at the airport...Childhood Memories...eight short weeks...your countenance...hoarse whispers...My One and Only...Tribute to M.J... serving wench...the mistress...stolen hours... devotion...Master...apart... |
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Mysteria 
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
I was looking for something to send to someone as a card and look what I found! Excellent Michael, and fit the bill for what I needed for someone tonight perfectly. Where is fh now? The pursuit of truth and beauty is a sphere of activity in which we are permitted to remain children all our lives. |
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Balladeer
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since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Glad it fit your bill, miss. Fred just sorted of faded away which is a shame because the man has a world of talent. I have always missed not seeing him around.... |
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latearrival Member Ascendant
since 2003-03-21
Posts 5499Florida |
back to the top. marty |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
No kidding, marty... I thought I had caught them all! |
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timothysangel1973
since 2001-12-03
Posts 1725Never close enough |
And back to the top again... another goody that I missed.... Tima |
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