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"I Never Heard The Melody Until I Needed The Song"

Tuesday, August 30, 2011

Memories of Fast Food Eatings(1st poem at 210)

it's a blessing it seems
lazy melodies of dreams
walk beside me now
I know you can recognize
that lonesome look in your eyes
from daydream pleasantries
others who remark to you
about the belly laughter
funny how lonesome is what it is
and nothing makes it go away
nothing brings me down
like my home town
I saw a friend on the street today
she only had kind words to say
about me and my dignity
there is that self-respect again
all that I show to everyone I meet
because,people are important
you know who you are
so far away
so far
away

1 comment:

  1. Love the "daydream pleasantries" and the Earle reference. I'm happy for you, Brother.

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