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Susan
Member Ascendant

since 2004-03-27

Posts 5104
walking the surreal

0 posted 2004-10-15 07:53 PM

He is a tin man
A very thin man
On rusted bike
Pulling life
In baskets behind
Bits of this
Pieces of that
Nothing more than trash
Valued as if gold
And my heart cries
For he shall know the cold
The bite of misfortune
The tears of the lost
The bend of the forgotten
Left upon the bench
As if nothing more
Than yesterday’s rubbish

s.a.t.

Happiness isn't something that happens to you, it's created from within you. Joy is a state of mind.

Enchantress
Member Empyrean

since 2001-08-14

Posts 35113
Canada eh.

1 posted 2004-10-15 07:57 PM

Such a sad write Susan with such wonderful imagery.
Much enjoyed.
Hugs~

~Autumn..the year's last, loveliest smile.~

Huan Yi
Member Ascendant

since 2004-10-12

Posts 6688
Waukegan

2 posted 2004-10-15 08:12 PM

At the old pond
the frog is aging
among fallen leaves.

Yosa Buson

Martie

Moderator

Member Empyrean

since 1999-09-21

Posts 28049
California

3 posted 2004-10-15 08:20 PM

You see with your heart, Susan.

passing shadows
Member Empyrean

since 1999-08-26

Posts 45577
displaced

4 posted 2004-10-16 12:25 PM

I love this

J.Samm
Member

since 2004-01-12

Posts 415
Iloilo City, Philippines

5 posted 2004-10-16 01:12 AM

such a vivid picture...breaks my heart

Gentle Spirit
Member Patricius

since 2000-10-09

Posts 13989

6 posted 2004-10-16 07:52 AM

So poignant Susan....sigh....
very well done.

The greatest beauty on earth, is
found in the hearts of those
who love....

Ratleader

Member Rara Avis

since 2003-01-23

Posts 7026
Visiting Earth on a Guest Pass

7 posted 2004-10-16 10:13 AM

I've a dear friend who, last I saw him, was becoming this.... such a waste of soul....

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hoot_owl_rn
Member Patricius

since 1999-07-05

Posts 10750
Glen Hope, PA USA

8 posted 2004-10-16 10:15 AM

Susan, I love how your poetry speaks directly to the heart. Well written

Dark Stranger
Member Patricius

since 2001-03-19

Posts 13631
West Coast

9 posted 2004-10-16 10:23 AM

and he found a heart
at the recycle store
where the wrinkle skin lady
gives him nickles
and a million dollar smile

wink

kewl stuff ms

Seymour Tabin
Member Empyrean

since 1999-07-07

Posts 31720
Tamarac Fla

10 posted 2004-10-16 10:42 AM

Susan
Yesterdays rubbish can be tomorrows flowers.
Beautiful write.

Susan
Member Ascendant

since 2004-03-27

Posts 5104
walking the surreal

11 posted 2004-10-16 10:48 AM

I appreciate all your warm replies and encouragement - Dark and Sy - I love your
optimism.

I saw him as I drove home from work yesterday. Does that ever happen to you? You see someone and feel your heart fall into compassion and sorrow -

Good morning all - and thanks again, you bless me with your friendship-

Susan

Happiness isn't something that happens to you, it's created from within you. Joy is a state of mind.

babygirlwlove
Senior Member

since 2004-10-10

Posts 1180
New York City

12 posted 2004-10-16 10:50 AM

feeling the deep sorrow in this...

**babygirL**

Susan
Member Ascendant

since 2004-03-27

Posts 5104
walking the surreal

13 posted 2004-10-16 11:16 AM

thank you babygirL -

Hugs - Susan

Happiness isn't something that happens to you, it's created from within you. Joy is a state of mind.

Earth Angel
Member Empyrean

since 2002-08-27

Posts 40215
Realms of Light

14 posted 2004-10-16 01:49 PM

A sad and moving commentary on the poor unfortunate that fell through the cracks in our society.

A caring write, Sensitive Susan.

...I just sent up a prayer for the homeless.

Linda

Susan
Member Ascendant

since 2004-03-27

Posts 5104
walking the surreal

15 posted 2004-10-16 02:09 PM

Sweet Linda - you are an angel -

Love you - Susan

Happiness isn't something that happens to you, it's created from within you. Joy is a state of mind.

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