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Open Poetry #17

A Drop in the Bucket

Martie

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California

0 posted 2001-12-27 02:58 PM

A Drop in the Bucket

A drop falls in the bucket.
Only one he says,
as he trickles all his promises
out of the trust he built
that took years.

He knew the risk of such a brew,
but it seemed as though this time,
this time one would be enough.

Galvanized and stained,
with a hole in the bottom
to drain out any corruption,
the salve was such a comfort,
for greased and medicated
he cold finally sleep.

But nothing is ever that easy
and the fix that eased him into dreams
also took his self respect.

Elizabeth

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since 1999-06-07

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Minnesota

1 posted 2001-12-27 03:00 PM

It happens sometimes...very sad but true, and well written Martie.

God bless America, my home sweet home.

LngJhnAg
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since 1999-07-23

Posts 3508
Boot+Kitty=Poetry in motion

2 posted 2001-12-27 03:00 PM

You are so very deep, Martie. You have so many facets to explore. That's why you are so lovely.

Enchantress
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since 2001-08-14

Posts 35113
Canada eh.

3 posted 2001-12-27 03:32 PM

Gosh Martie...now this one I must go and ponder for a bit....you are so GOOD! Hugs.

*~ Wishing everyone a New Year filled with Peace & Love ~*

Seymour Tabin
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Tamarac Fla

4 posted 2001-12-27 03:52 PM

Martie,
Excellent write enjoyed the read. *L*

vlraynes
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since 2000-07-25

Posts 8229
Somewhere... out there...

5 posted 2001-12-30 11:02 AM

Martie-
   Wow...much depth to this piece.
   I think...no, I KNOW I'll be reading this
   one again...and again...and again...
   I do love a thinking poem..
   Hugs,
   ~Vicky

"...until you have read the verse on his heart,
you have not truly met the poet.
~vlraynes

Ivy Rose
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since 2001-12-29

Posts 1300
MA, USA

6 posted 2001-12-30 11:06 AM

Very haunting; but superbly crafted poem.
****Ivy Rose

Bill Charles
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since 2000-07-11

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highways, & byways, for now

7 posted 2001-12-30 05:44 PM

Martie - this is excellent with much meaning in your words. I especially liked the ending...

BC

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