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Doug Pretorius
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since 2001-04-08
Posts 81
Ontario, Canada

0 posted 2001-05-08 09:03 AM


The Sad Truth
May 8, 2001
Copyright 2001 Doug Pretorius

He stares at the candle's evening flame
he twists the dreams that feel the same
Opens his heart to all the pain
questions the wisdom of seeking fame
Out in the night when he's all alone
he talks outloud to his dead cellphone
"You're the only friend I'll ever own."
he whispers with a gentle moan
Time can change your most desperate needs
it fills his pocket with worthless seeds
To spread around for something to eat
he looks in the mirror but never sees
Winding down toward the end
he turns the last corner to go around bend
"Where are all my loves and all my friends?"
time can be cruel and rarely mends
So blanket your worries before you die
cover your sins with boldfaced lies
Ask about your wonder, even ask why
because when you're gone no one will say goodbye

© Copyright 2001 Doug Pretorius - All Rights Reserved
Mother_Earth
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since 2000-11-20
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1/2 year Texas & 1/2 year Michigan
1 posted 2001-05-08 10:12 AM


Doug, around every corner is just another corner?  I know, I know, you get to the point that you are afraid to open yourself to anyone because you are still raw from the last time.  But you have to do it to survive.

You said so much and will touch so many.  Very good writing,  ME

Tiersdin
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since 2000-11-17
Posts 2364
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2 posted 2001-05-08 10:20 AM


Talented Writing... enjoyed reading!

~Tier

Doug Pretorius
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since 2001-04-08
Posts 81
Ontario, Canada
3 posted 2001-05-08 10:36 AM


Mother Earth: Going around the bend is a saying for going insane. So here he is or is concerned about turning that last corner before completely losing it at long last.

[This message has been edited by Doug Pretorius (edited 05-08-2001).]

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