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He Is Living In The Open |
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icebox Member Elite
since 2003-05-03
Posts 4383in the shadows 
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Charlie does not dance any more, though his bones still know the way to move no one's ever heard him say a reason; it's a quirk like sitting with his back up against a wall in public places, the way he'll pause two heart's beat half way out a building door, or disappear within a crowd like he's allowed his body just to melt, the way he checks his 3 or 9 exiting a car with eyes that seem to look too far away, the way he walks close to a building like he's always seeking shelter from the rain, from living in the open; he talks but it's never very loud and even then it's just the least of what he has to say. No one's ever asked him why, no one seems to notice they're too busy with themselves, not that he'd tell them anyway. Charlie's just a little strange that way. ©2003 by icebox |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
icebox...I would ask why, and have. This is a very vivid portrait that evokes a feeling of sadness in me. Easy to walk by, but yet... |
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Jason Lyle Senior Member
since 2003-02-07
Posts 1438With my darkling |
Great write, is Charlie a real guy? Either way I loved this. Jason |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Yes...Charlie's a real guy... just as is Tom, Fred, Harry, John.... ice... you did this very well. I'm one of those strange folk - who try to see the good in all things? Sometimes we are where we are because we put ourselves there...some would call that stubborn pride.... and sometimes we get ourselves out of where we are...because we don't want to be there anymore. Ah well...just talk here... maybe I need to go do what you did... write about it. |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Excellent write..left me feeling sorry for the guy. After the years in the pen... who knows what he has been through or seen... Very well done...wonderful imagery. ~Hugs~ ~If you haven't heard the sunset, |
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icebox Member Elite
since 2003-05-03
Posts 4383in the shadows |
Martie ~ I appreciate your questions. I know I do not answer them well. I actually wrote this in part because of your questions. The point of a life lived that way is to be ignored. It is safety. Jason Lyle ~ *smile* I am glad you enjoyed this. Thank you for telling me. Sunshine ~ Yes, they are all real. Yes, there is choice involved, but often the choices are limited by reality. Thank you for your thoughts. Enchantress ~ To pass unknown in the world is both bitter and sweet. Thank you for your comments. |
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wranx Member Elite
since 2002-06-07
Posts 3689Moved from a shack to a barn |
Hmmm, it would seem that I'm a little "strange that way" as well... A choice? Yes |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
I dunno, sounds like a pretty neat guy to me... |
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Susan Caldwell Member Rara Avis
since 2002-12-27
Posts 8348Florida |
Charlie, strange? Nah, he just figures that if he doesn't bring attention to himself he can't be hurt or disappointed...I know Charlie. Icy, you never disappoint. Susan C. |
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icebox Member Elite
since 2003-05-03
Posts 4383in the shadows |
wranx ~ There is ALWAYS choice. *smile* passing shadows ~ Ahhh...I sometimes think you would tempt Aqualung with your pixie grin! *laugh* Susan Caldwell ~ Well, see...now you don't have to spring for dinner. You know all there is to know about the hammer shaped chromosome side of human gender. *grin* |
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