Drab and dilapidated

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Everything seems so dull these days..

He stamps his shadow with each step,

A tingly soreness in his spiney neck,

Peering into the heartless black mass,

Framed by piles of fast-food trash

On that drab and dilapidated sidewalk.

Even the weeds find their reasons

To tease beneath his knees and laugh.

But how long shall this sadness last?

 
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Brought to mind the image of

Brought to mind the image of a street person (homeless or displaced) worn down by the years and the 'misfortunes' of life. Of course it could be a feel in image form but what a picture this poem paints in this reader's head!


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Just a mood

Vignette of my walk into work day after day. Thanks!


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Oh to be able to walk to

Oh to be able to walk to work! I tend to bike to work, myself. City council has to have that pavement weeded and such.

 


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