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Trillium 
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA 
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I see her everytime I go Into the city and I know, Just where she lives but not her name And it has always seemed a shame, That we can't visit on our way And add a bright spot to our day. I always smile and say: "Hello" And she responds, but lets me know That she prefers to sit alone. I feel rebuffed and yet I've known From the first, no inclination Lay in casual conversation. Now she's not pretty, but her face Is memorable and from my place, I study her and try to find What keeps her image in my mind. I think it is the sadness there. An element of deep despair. She wears a cloak of mystery And fascinates a part of me, That always wants to understand The "ins" and "outs" of what's at hand And so we ride, day after day. She in her seat across the way. I guess that it will never change And yet, it does seem very strange, Two people all alone, as we, Can't join in camaraderie. Previously published by Illiad Press 1994 Betty Lou Hebert [This message has been edited by Trillium (edited 04-08-2001).] |
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Joyce Johnson
since 2001-03-10
Posts 9912Washington State |
Very good Trillium and sad. Who knows what friends you might be. Joyce |
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coyote Senior Member
since 2001-03-17
Posts 1077 |
Elton John is playing as I read this, Betty. "It's No Sacrifice" Ya know it kinda fits. Good definition of our human frailty, and a good read. Thanks.  "I hate quotes, they suck!" |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Thanks Joyce: This is written about a memory from World War ll. I always felt she had been wounded by the war. Betty Lou Hebert |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
coyote: Thanks for reading and I see what you mean. The song does sort of fit. Betty Lou Hebert |
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