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Twilight Encounter
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Twilight Encounter |
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Professor Gloom Member Elite
since 2000-07-23
Posts 3082of Depression |
The sun hung on the low roof tops across the street Only momentarily before dropping away, Not really slowing and the horizon didn’t meet But she came walking up toward me at the end of the day Hold a broad rimmed hat that was no longer needed to shade Gone the bright sun of summer now there was only neon. It was not an appointment or plan I had made I just happened to know what corner to be on Because I’ve seen her walking this way before From where ever to where ever she was going And I wanted to catch a glimpse once more. Her toes in the thin strapped sandals were painted red, Her fingers were multi ringed and bracelets were plenty But shadows covered face due to the down turn of her head I wanted to say something clever or maybe slightly witty But spoken words were jumbled deep in my brain, And all I could mutter out softly was a greeting When I wanted to ask her who she was and what was her name, There was a brief smile as she walked slowly in passing Beneath the streetlight that add a twinkle to her eye. There was no turn to look back toward me But her voice gave a sweet soft goodbye Then turning a corner I couldn’t see Slipping into the shadows of the night I only saw her for a moment But I’d be here next twilight It was waiting well spent. Gloom |
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the_loner_23 Member Ascendant
since 2002-06-08
Posts 5479Jacksonville, Florida, USA |
Beautiful imagery Cold hands means a warm heart |
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1slick_lady Member Ascendant
since 2000-12-22
Posts 6088standing on a shadow's lace |
professor...THIS is a softer side of you...very nice !!! |
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Professor Gloom Member Elite
since 2000-07-23
Posts 3082of Depression |
Thank you, the_loner_23, Glad you liked it Thank you, 1slick_lady, Softer perhaps, but he still doesn’t get the girl. Pleased you enjoyed. Gloom |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
I like the way this painted the picture... very, very much.... |
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1slick_lady Member Ascendant
since 2000-12-22
Posts 6088standing on a shadow's lace |
he might...there is another twilight...and it says...he will be waiting |
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WhiteRose Member Elite
since 2002-07-23
Posts 3208somebody's dungeon |
Your attention to the detail of a womans accessories is fun. I enjoy the way you describe women. It is with a sensitivity most men do not possess. Great Poem. |
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Zinsser Senior Member
since 2001-02-27
Posts 1641Calif. |
both encounters very well written.... and as Helen said... nice to see the softer side from time to time... : ) |
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