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Before The Waterside (prequel)
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Before The Waterside (prequel) |
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Professor Gloom Member Elite
since 2000-07-23
Posts 3082of Depression |
The summer had passed away Autumn frosted the pumpkins with white And trees danced in naked sway The cold became deeper each night. The season’s change chill the toes Bringing out the heavier coats to wear, Leather to block the wind that blows Stirring the November air. I would walk by the waterside In the grayness of the twilight Till the world the dark would hide Returning home in the deep of night. Oh how well I remember that night in mid November With red chilled face walking along that place Finding a young woman freezing on a grate No coat or shoes to wear and lost without care Everyone willing to allow her to that fate. I went into a store where I’d never been before And bought a coat to warm then shoes and socks Just simple sneakers not much against the winter At least some protection from cold and rocks I went and set them down before her. Turning and walking quickly away I didn’t give her a chance to refuse them And since I had no cheerful words to say, Left the cold night to some warmth to stay in. I didn’t see her on my next walk I hope she found a place out of the air Other than the grating in the park To stay at during the deep of winter. I saw that coat twice in December Then on a early January day, It was her I think the coat I remember, Where she went I couldn’t say. Gloom |
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SEA 
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Member Seraphic
since 2000-01-18
Posts 22676with you |
such a sad telling here....but wonderfully done  |
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Nightshade
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
Wonderful Professor. So grateful that you allowed us to learn abit more about the lady in the cold. I am intrigued and would love to hear more - maybe..hmmm? Your writing is delicious. hugs, Chris Love can sometimes be magic. But magic can sometimes... just be an illusion. |
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A Romantic Heart Member Ascendant
since 1999-09-03
Posts 5496Forever In Your Heart |
This was great, I enjoyed all the fine details....loved it! ~ARh  We attract hearts by the qualities we display, we retain them by the qualities we possess.~Jean Baptiste Antoine Suard |
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Professor Gloom Member Elite
since 2000-07-23
Posts 3082of Depression |
Thank you, Sea, For the kind words Thank you, Nightshade, Pleased you enjoyed Perhaps I might find what happens next Thank you, A Romantic Heart, Always a joy to please Gloom |
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