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Whispering Campaign |
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Corinne Member Ascendant
since 1999-10-28
Posts 5167state of confusion 
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The Whispering Campaign They’ve begun the whispering campaign Twice I’ve seen them pointing this way Looking at me with such disdain Others just look, then look away This park bench is hard and cold anyway Brushing newspapers aside, scattering birdseed; the sun warming my way Stretching; a good day for meandering In the days before my Tommy died Back when the kids gave a hoot about me Hell, even farther back, as a blushing bride We led a life of culture at University The esteemed Englsish professor, me! Campus life, many crazy cooky friends He was my better half, I was happy Without him, I could not even pretend Now I walk with poise to the painted crew That insists on staring and whispering so Deciding to play a little prank or two Just so they know I know, you know? I shuffle along and abruptly stop there Three ladies looking so very refined I say: “Do you know Moliere? Voltaire?” Me thinks they think I have lost my mind I adjust my knit cap, primp my stringy hair Smile my toothless grin (always gets them!) I quote Shakespeare with an elegant flair Why are they leaving? I just can’t fathom! I block their escape and burst into song My version of “Vesti la giubba”, sung lustily With verve, but now they are gone I dig in my pocket, pull out my money I head for a kiosk for my tea and scone The old man there treats me with respect He knows. I wink, pay him and head home I smile; another day’s work, no regrets © 1999 CM Bailey |
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Systematic Decay Senior Member
since 1999-09-15
Posts 1301That place with padded walls and funny people in white......... |
I enjoyed this one greatly, I can relate in certain ways to what you are saying in it. ------------------ Thinking is just what a great many people think they are doing when they are merely rearranging their predjudices. |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
I can relate on certain levels. I also think too many missed this one, it's quite well done, so back to the top with you! |
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Isis Member Ascendant
since 1999-09-06
Posts 6296Sunny Queensland |
Don't you hate it when you know that is happening?? I can relate too, so back to the top again for you..  ------------------ Cast your eyes on the ocean, Every man goes down to his death bearing in his hands only that which he has given away... ~Isis~ (Daughter of Mystery) |
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Watcher666 Senior Member
since 1999-10-13
Posts 1606 |
Ejoyed the feelings in this one.Well done! ------------------ Illusion...what we see and what we do...it's all up to you. |
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Andrew Scott Member Elite
since 1999-06-24
Posts 2558Redlands,CA,USA |
An interesting piece Corinne... something about books and covers, yes? I like the style. And welcome to PIP. |
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