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Mistletoe Angel

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since 2000-12-17

Posts 32816
Portland, Oregon

0 posted 2003-10-26 06:24 PM

Tattle Tale Town
By: Noah Eaton
10/26/03

She says here peoples minds,
are tied to tumbleweeds
She says her coffee pot's runnin' dry,
and she's late for her PTA meetin'
Rockin' chairs all facin' south,
still she can't feel the sun.
The pavement is unforgivin'
even when she tries to run.

She swears there's nothin' wrong,
but I always notice that frown.
She can't get there from here,
without the gossip pushin' her around.
She won't be the last to know
When the truth comes out
But I know all she needs is a shoulder
In this tattle tale town...

You see her husband divorced her,
a few years back.
Her kids are all growin' up,
how they've grown, she can't keep track.
She knows that March winds and April showers,
always bring May flowers.
But all these lawn waterin' restrictions,
and utility fees leave her without the power.

She swears there's nothin' wrong,
but I always notice that frown.
She can't get there from here,
without the gossip pushin' her around.
She won't be the last to know
When the truth comes out
But I know all she needs is a shoulder
In this tattle tale town...

Home ain't where her heart is,
if her heart is half empty.
Don't fear jumpin' the great divide,
you'll never know what you may find, baby.

She swears there's nothin' wrong,
but I always notice that frown.
She can't get there from here,
without the gossip pushin' her around.
She won't be the last to know
When the truth comes out
But I know all she needs is a shoulder
In this tattle tale town...

She swears there's nothin' wrong,
but I always notice that frown.
She can't get there from here,
without the gossip pushin' her around.
She won't be the last to know
When the truth comes out
But I know all she needs is a shoulder
In this tattle tale town...

I don't need no proof when it comes to God and truth
I can see the sun set and I perceive

***Live***

[This message has been edited by Mistletoe Angel (10-26-2003 06:25 PM).]

Greeneyes

Member Rara Avis

since 2000-09-09

Posts 9903
In Your Poetic Mind

1 posted 2003-10-26 07:02 PM

Noah~

What a wonder you are...

hugsssss
Lauren~

Will the wind ever remember the names
it has blown in the past with
its crutch its old age and its widsom
it whispers no this won't be the last

Greeneyes

Member Rara Avis

since 2000-09-09

Posts 9903
In Your Poetic Mind

2 posted 2003-10-26 07:03 PM

Noah~

What a wonder you are...

hugsssss
Lauren~

Will the wind ever remember the names
it has blown in the past with
its crutch its old age and its widsom
it whispers no this won't be the last

MARK V SHELDON
Member Elite

since 2001-06-21

Posts 3015
In a corporeal internship...

3 posted 2003-10-26 07:04 PM

A clear snapshot of Americana... and perhaps the rest of the world too, for some things never change... Sounds like another one for submission to Nashville... (Have you considered that or something like TAXI? You may strike it big one day, well-deservedly, since you have much to say, and I can imagine that there are artists out there who would enjoy performing your works...).

-MVS

You CAN make a difference:
http://educate-yourself.org/

SharaRose
Member Elite

since 2003-07-19

Posts 2501
Somewhere out there~

4 posted 2003-10-26 07:43 PM

This is so sad. She needs a support...you are right...that shoulder is probably just what the doctor ordered. Hugs for having such a caring heart. Lucky she is for having a friend like you if this is someone you are helping, and that wouldn't surprise me at all. You have such a lovely heart.

Love,
Terri~

Midnitesun

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since 2001-05-18

Posts 28647
Gaia

5 posted 2003-10-26 08:40 PM

quote:
She swears there's nothin' wrong,
but I always notice that frown.
She can't get there from here,
without the gossip pushin' her around.

Dang, Noah, but you nailed this one 100% with that one stanza!

suthern

Member Seraphic

since 1999-07-29

Posts 20723
Louisiana

6 posted 2003-10-27 09:14 AM

I like this very much... is it a song? My mind kept adding melody... it flows that well. * S*

Jason Lyle
Senior Member

since 2003-02-07

Posts 1438
With my darkling

7 posted 2003-10-27 09:55 AM

yes, this reads like a song Noah, well done.

Jason

Earth Angel
Member Empyrean

since 2002-08-27

Posts 40215
Realms of Light

8 posted 2003-10-27 10:54 AM

You do have a knack for encapsulating snippets of the human experience and incorportating them into your exquisite poetry!

Love ya muchly!
EA

Ericc
Member Elite

since 2003-01-31

Posts 4178

9 posted 2003-10-27 03:44 PM

Your talent expresses itself in so many wonderous ways and words Noah.

Eric

Mary Ann
Member

since 2003-04-23

Posts 111

10 posted 2003-10-28 06:05 AM

This is terrific

I think these would be great lyrics set to music....your talent shines throughout this piece ...

God bless,

~MA~

garysgirl

Member Laureate

since 2002-09-29

Posts 19237
Florida, USA

11 posted 2003-10-28 12:47 PM

Noah, this is really good writing. I could almost see the whole scene before my eyes like a video. Really neat.

Hugs

Ethel

Magicmystery
Senior Member

since 2002-02-13

Posts 821
Windsor, Ontario, Canada

12 posted 2003-10-29 02:30 AM

The first vision I got when I started to read this was Harper Valley PTA.....LOL

Isn't it true ... you can't run away from your past in a small town... even when the past isn't where you are living and everything people remember about you just makes your heart ache. Well done, my friend!!!! Glad I dropped in for a read tonight.

Sherry

Happy Poet
Junior Member

since 2003-10-29

Posts 10

13 posted 2003-10-29 01:56 PM

Very Good!!!

the_loner_23
Member Ascendant

since 2002-06-08

Posts 5479
Jacksonville, Florida, USA

14 posted 2003-10-29 01:59 PM

Another awesome poem Noah.

Cold hands means a warm heart

vandana

Member Patricius

since 1999-10-22

Posts 10463
USA

15 posted 2003-10-29 05:34 PM

very nice

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