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Trillium 
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA 
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Woman On A Bus I see her every time 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 note 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 start, 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 women, all alone as we, Can't join in camaraderie! Published in Iliad Press, 1994 Betty Lou Hebert |
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Joyce Johnson
since 2001-03-10
Posts 9912Washington State |
Yes it is strange that such close proximity doesn't proceed to something more. Intriguing. I keep wondering about Marge in that storm. Joyce |
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msflame Member
since 2002-05-21
Posts 188 |
I'ma people watcher too  Enjoyed. |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Dear Joyce: I share your concerns about Marge. It scared me to learn they had decided against evacuating and are riding out the storm at home. Thanks for commenting on the poem. Love Betty Lou Betty Lou Hebert |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
msflame: Thanks for leaving a comment. People are certainly intriguing creatures! Betty Lou Betty Lou Hebert |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
enjoyed this |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
passing shadows: I'm glad you liked this and thanks for commenting! Betty Lou Betty Lou Hebert |
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PatAngel Member
since 2004-04-05
Posts 451California |
Dear Betty Lou, I enjoyed this very much. It seems so strange that two people end up keeping their distance when they both could be sharing. Love, patricia 'When you find a dream within your heart, don't ever let it go. |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Patricia: That's what I always thought! Thanks for commenting. Betty Lou Betty Lou Hebert |
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Isobel Senior Member
since 2004-01-17
Posts 529Qld, Australia |
Dear Betty Lou I can relate to this woman on the bus. She is afraid of making human contact for fear of rejection or fear that the relationship will not last. If you care for someone and then they die or move away, it hurts. The woman on the bus keeps her distance because she does not want to get hurt again. A lovely poem. Love Isobel ox |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Dear Isobel: I suspect you are right. This is a really old memory of the World War II years, when I used to see a young woman on the bus, as I have described. I always felt she had suffered some grave personal loss! Thanks for your comments. Love Betty Lou Betty Lou Hebert |
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