He hadn't changed that much
since the last time I saw him
two years ago last November
Sure, he put on a couple pounds
has a few more grey hairs
and a new tattoo on his left forearm
Other than that he looked the same
Still prefers the Country Inn Suites
over on Wetzel Drive.
Room 309
overlooking the old railroad tracks
they tore up last year
as part of a city renewal thing.
We raced up the stairs
entered the room
turned on the news
popped open a beer
tossed a coin to see who got the top
and as we got reacquainted
Gaza burned soft on the wide screen
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why there's unbridled!
My, My!
I am beginning to question Desiree's taste in Men. They all seem to be of a shady sort--not that I am any different acourse, men being what they are. I doubt if Desi would like them much if they did'nt drink beer and have tatoos--
there's things Desi don't mind giving away... then there's others that she holds pretty close---
as for what I thought, there's that and--
just turn on the tube
and let Gaza be a surprise--
flipped it on actually
as you pop the beer
and tossed a coin (lid)
to discover...ummm things.
ps thought I remembered this. -
Well aren't you miss popular! lol
been so long since i've read you...and have missed reading you! Love the simplicity of the piece, Des...lots of undertones...
UB
p.s. i wouldn't change "soft" for nothin'!
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Love the escape in this one. Things change, things fall down, but we can always go back to our "comfort food".
Well written.
John -
Okay...you got me....again.
Sometimes, reading your poetry is like kissing someone who bites. This one was a biter. I'm tooling along...thinking, "Ah, reunion time. No surprises." Then, just when I think its safe, that bite comes...what was that sharp edge? Regret? Longing? And if it is longing, longing for what? Meaning? Connection? Something "je ne sais quois"? Its not the bite that gets me....its the swelling afterward. All that bloody meaning packed in so small a space of words...and my brain can't compass it all. -
One can only thank the stars that it was a coin that was tossed!
I rather like the soft word (Sorry CVL) it implies that the concentration was on more important things at that moment, the haze in the background.
J.
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Yay! Bout time. No, no, no, I am not saying anything, it should be self-evident.
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Not sure you need soft there in that last line.
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So there you are. Haven't heard from you in a while.
I'm sure the view of where the RR tracks use to be was quite scintilating; much better than ordinary stuff like beaches and mountains. Hey, love is where you find it...
Still the same old Des I see...I'm glad, you are always such a joy to read. Thanks for the memories...
Brazos
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i'm curious
do tell.... in IM
lolol
i loved the poem by the way... just the right amount of heat
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loved that close...
really nice Desiree
al
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