Self Portrait

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Misc./Exp.

It was quiet there

At the counter sat the simple figure

Slender yet tenacious, given a supple form

Coffee mug lifted unto lips somberly as the cig burned

Pad on the counter full of scribbled out hasty words no meanings



It erupted there

Mind full of ideals and whispers

Water offered from a passing smiling girl

Worn slender talon like hands enwrapping the glass

Soft displace smile in the eyes words spoken, "thanks"



It was quiet there

Away from the bombings, children beaten

Masque lain strewn out upon the counter and rapier aside

Back to the world leaning over the scribbles, perfecting

feeling the whip

Maniacal grin to his lips, clasping the cig now as the coffee

mug sat there empty



It erupted there

Isolation of the soul for dissection

Esscenses reflected outwardly so drawn inwardly

Gentle voice unto the madness "more coffee mister" sweet warmth

Unease, hand upon rapier and masque prepared and apt for the

unknown



It was quiet there

Long ago distant memories hewn in silken colors

Soft velvetine words not really needed but welcomed

"Coffee on the house" a paper with a number lain upon the counter

Satchel restocked turning in subtle steps toward the exits now,

swiftly flitting away



Benjamin K. Badgley

June Wednesday 20, 2001

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