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Ratleader
since 2003-01-23
Posts 7026Visiting Earth on a Guest Pass 
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Paper Man I hear the paper man go tossing up the street, now down the street, count the driveways where each paper lands like cellulose mana tied in cotton string. The paper man’s my hero; now I know it will be day soon, maybe the very day that takes me off to somewhere, anywhere, makes the bite of it be somehow less, the distance less, the road to happiness a little shorter for the day. I admit, I take the paper for the cheap insurance, so I’ll know, even if they all should cancel, all the neighbors, he will have to drive this street, throw out one paper, let me know that soon the night may end. |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Ed...time is such, that when waiting for day, the sloosh across the grass, that sound, even more than birds, can bring anticipation of morning. Love this thought, as the paper man has also done this to me.  |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
I like this Ed... brought thoughts of crisp mornings and damp grass... of long ago fresh news... and sunrise... |
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regards2you Member Elite
since 2002-10-01
Posts 3940California |
Ed, I am getting a little better at poetry reading and understanding more. I find a few layers here, at least that I can relate to. All say, uh huh, that too, is part of my reality, then or now.... I love your writing, Enjoyed, Pat  ..without surrender, be on good terms with all persons.. |
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BluesSerenade Member Patricius
since 2001-10-23
Posts 10549By the Seaside |
This is kind of like a Norman Rockwell moment. A day in the life~ Really nice images to go with the underlying feelings! |
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Bill Charles Member Patricius
since 2000-07-11
Posts 10619highways, & byways, for now |
Ratleader - great imagery in this write, felt like I was almost there with the paper man... BC |
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paladin
since 2001-08-05
Posts 930Pensacola,Fl. |
When I was 12 I got 3 cents for every daily paper and 5 cents for each sunday paper I delivered.I had to wake up at 5 O clock every day ride my bike to the drop off point to fold these papers and pack them on my bike.Then I went home and ate breakfast and went to school.This was a ledgendary way to build character in a kid.I did it for 7 months and lost intrest in improving my character. paladin |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
maybe the very day that takes me off to somewhere, anywhere, makes the bite of it be somehow less, the distance less, the road to happiness a little shorter for the day. Back in college, I helped some friends with their (very large) paper route... I never dreamed we were delivering hope for the day. *S* This is excellent... with a wonderful perspective! *S* |
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Dr.Moose1 Member Elite
since 1999-09-05
Posts 3448Bewilderment , USA |
Ed, Well written. My take on this may be somewhat more sad than others', but, what I got from it was sadness and solitude. To anticipate the paper man making his delivery reminds me of Robin Williams waiting for his name to be published in the phone book, and then declaring, "I'm somebody now!", only without the humor. Maybe I'm just having an off day. Doc |
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Ratleader
since 2003-01-23
Posts 7026Visiting Earth on a Guest Pass |
That's it exactly, Doc.... layin' there alone and mumbling about this and that, too late to sleep and too early to get up.... and not really wanting to do either because the things you really want probably won't happen today anyway..... ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸ ¸¸ºº> ~~~(¸¸ER¸¸ºº> |
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