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Two Hags (repost) |
Poet deVine
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since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
Two old hags drink ale and reminisce in a pub called the Duck and Crown they live in the same run down house one lives up and one lives down. They spend their mornings sitting on the steps yelling at strangers that pass their way By three, so drunk they roar and snort not caring what anyone might say. They had been such very close friends born on the same street, the same year went to school each day together felt the same joy, felt the same fear. They fell in love with the same man and fought for him like enemies sworn their friendship, once so firmly held became vicious and badly torn. They took up their cause so fiercely and battled to win the war until one day they realized their lover wasn’t there anymore. They drove him away with hostile words and each felt shame in almost the same way So together in hate, they lived their lives blaming the other for living this way. |
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Denise
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since 1999-08-22
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I guess you could say the deserve each other! Very sad, though, isn't it? Well done, Sharon! I enjoyed this very much! A valuable lesson lies within! Denise |
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Nan
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since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
Geesh - those two old hags were sitting there the last time I read this poem, and they haven't moved a smidgeon..... and they're still fighting too.....Will they never learn?? |
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JOY 14 Senior Member
since 1999-09-22
Posts 1419Wisconsin USA |
I enjoyed this so much! I could just see the two sitting there on the steps! JOY |
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Munda Member Elite
since 1999-10-08
Posts 3544The Hague, The Netherlands |
Love this one deVine. Some people never learn huh? : ) Happy New Year ! |
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Andrew Scott Member Elite
since 1999-06-24
Posts 2558Redlands,CA,USA |
Thought I'd stop by for a pint... and a fine ale you brew Ms. DeVine! There's something to be said about fighting so hard and long you forget what you're fighting about... I'm sure Toe would have something to say about whom they were fighting over... Me? I'll just say I spent my love one at a time and the best one is still cashing in. Well, enough of my yarn spinning... time for me to mosey on. Once again, thanks for the refreshments and here's to you. |
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Local Rebel Member Ascendant
since 1999-12-21
Posts 5767Southern Abstentia |
What a story!!! And what a poem.. well done.. a deVine comedy! |
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Pepper Member Elite
since 1999-08-19
Posts 3079Southern Florida |
Great storyline and wonderful imagery PdV.... A very enjoyable read A soul that writes from the heart and shares it, truly gives a gift extraordinaire! Shannon |
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Broken_Winged_Angel Senior Member
since 2000-04-06
Posts 994Small Town, Somewhere |
Well done again... I only hope someday to bring images to life like you do.. MAY THE ROAD RISE TO MEET YOU, MAY THE WIND BE ALWAYS AT YOUR BACK MAY THE SUN SHINE UPON YOUR FACE THE RAINS FALL SOFT UPON YOUR FIELDS AND, UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN, MAY GOD HOLD YOU IN THE PALM OF HIS HAND Irish Blessing |
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ESP Member Elite
since 2000-01-25
Posts 2556Floating gently on a cloud.... |
I never saw these two hags before....so now I must learn the lesson within for the first time! This is a great poem, thanks for reposting it! Love and hugs, Lizzie "Poetry is the true expression of my soul, it is my ultimate means of communication. It is my rainbow of delight." |
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twinsgd Member
since 2000-02-13
Posts 416Ontario,Canada |
Good story...superior story-telling makes it great. Loved this PdV Jack |
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Ariadne New Member
since 2000-04-09
Posts 8 |
hehe, this sounds like a poetic fable almost. Only with a playful meter, i like this a lot. -tara |
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