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Open Poetry #12

What do you do for her?

Michael G
Senior Member

since 2000-06-25

Posts 579
Nashville

0 posted 2001-03-02 10:12 PM

In the palm of her hand
sat the change she begged
out of pity and spite
for a meal out of four days.
She held firm her dignity
poised beneath layers of clothing
to chase away the sting of winters hand
from taking her last bit of warmth.
Maintaining grace is a sham
when others see you as nothing
more than a fool in street garb
laying down foul epitaths that sting.
Allowing the food to sink in
to her belly emptied of life
she cries to herself and whispers
her prayer for a colder night.

[This message has been edited by Michael G (edited 03-02-2001).]

SEA

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Member Seraphic

since 2000-01-18

Posts 22676
with you

1 posted 2001-03-02 10:23 PM

this is heartbreaking...........

WhtDove
Member Rara Avis

since 1999-07-22

Posts 9245
Illinois

2 posted 2001-03-02 10:23 PM

This is sad! You've brought across vivid detail with it. Great use of imagery here!
Sad, but well written!

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Sunshine

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Member Empyrean

since 1999-06-25

Posts 63354
Listening to every heart

3 posted 2001-03-02 10:28 PM

Well done Michael....and in Paso Robles, a cold night is sometimes hard to find...

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