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He Stands
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September 11, 2007, 11:47:03 PM »
by
Pamme
he stands
on the corner
of the city street,
smack dab in the midst
of the Monday morning
commuter rush
cowboy hat,
mini lasso and American flag
campaign signs
affixed to his American
made car, nailed to a wooden
cross
he’s making
a grassroots run for
President, espousing the
word of God as if
he’s the messenger
sent to heal
I stand blurry eyed
at the lights, waiting to
cross, knowing coffee is
just a red light away
avoiding eye contact,
I know it’s only a matter
of time before he decides
I’m a captive audience
he says, “This is a day
the Lord has wrought. Go forth
and greet it with gladness.”
“Maybe once I wake up.”
the light turns red
and off I go
he’ll be there
again tomorrow
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Re: He Stands
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Reply #1 on:
September 12, 2007, 08:03:23 AM »
by
John Yamrus
pretty darn good!
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Reply #2 on:
September 12, 2007, 09:32:29 AM »
by
StellaR
smiling with my second cup
Stella
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“Logical argument is what destroys poetry because poetry is beyond logic.” Robert Graves
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September 12, 2007, 11:56:20 AM »
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milner place
Real good 'un, Pamme.
milner
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September 12, 2007, 06:11:49 PM »
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Michael Firewalker
ah, the amazing world of the grandiose mind!----so sad and amusing at the same time...
michael
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September 12, 2007, 10:01:22 PM »
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Rick Stansberger
Really nicely described!
Rick
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Re: He Stands
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Reply #6 on:
September 13, 2007, 02:55:10 PM »
by
Pamme
Rick, Michael, Milner, StellaR and John,
Thanks for stopping by for the read. Your kind words are much appreciated.
Pamme
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