by donna f.
Member since:
March 6, 2006

The Guy in Every Downtown in America

April 23, 2006 11:21 AM EDT
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He ambled about, almost peripatetic

Aimless to me , to him, rather prophetic.

He had  walked these same miles for days upon end

Sign in hand, "End is Near" , his message did rend

Ranting and raving, politics in full view

Ugly scenarios, his mouth it did spew

Schizophrenic? Bipolar? My mind it did wonder

Or some sort of drug whose affect he is under?

I may never  know what had driven him ceaselessly

They took him away in an ambulance yesterday

His sign, it lay dormant, on the sidewalk it rested
 
A momento of politics too far invested

 


 

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Comments: 19

Christina F Apr 23, 2006, 11:57am EDT
Wow....
donna f. Apr 23, 2006, 12:05pm EDT
Thank you, Hanna, yes it is.

Christina, thanks, i think
Susan Pattishall Apr 23, 2006, 3:03pm EDT
Interesting to observe.
donna f. Apr 23, 2006, 4:31pm EDT
Cindy, Thank you. That is why I left it intentionally vague.

Susan, It is, in a macabre sort of way.
Donald H. Apr 23, 2006, 8:12pm EDT
Has a darkness to it..! Then again it is a sign of our times.
donna f. Apr 24, 2006, 7:26am EDT
UNfortunately, you are right, Donald
Bill's Spirit Apr 24, 2006, 8:13am EDT
Great job, sweetie. So well displayed. Kudos.
donna f. Apr 24, 2006, 10:49am EDT
Thanks, Hon.
Christopher C. Apr 24, 2006, 11:10am EDT
donna f., love the macabre. Very good. Brings many to mind and photos I have of such peole. Yet I hold them dear to my heart, sons and daughers of us all...this small earth, we call home. Best touch, this Monday. Thanks.
donna f. Apr 24, 2006, 1:13pm EDT
Sincere thanks, Christopher
0000-doublel-0000 Apr 24, 2006, 3:58pm EDT
I think we all have someone we've seen like this. It's really sad but a great poem here, Donna.
donna f. Apr 24, 2006, 6:48pm EDT
Thank you, Laurie.
Brian Westbye Apr 25, 2006, 6:01am EDT
Ain't that America...

You have a keen observation eye. Keep it sharp.
donna f. Apr 25, 2006, 7:18am EDT
Thanks, Brian, and sadly, yes it is.
sean shannon collier Apr 25, 2006, 8:25pm EDT
....wigged me out in a good way.....you have a gift with taking a few words and creating a huge picture......leaves me with questions....and a sense of "the end" or whatever....a strong feeling.......
jessie voigts Apr 25, 2006, 10:58pm EDT
i have a picture of a homeless guy in tokyo - why did i take that photo? i felt so bad about his life. i can't even imagine it, to be sure. heart-rending poem, donna. great writing.
donna f. Apr 26, 2006, 7:44am EDT
Sean, Good to know I have wigged out just one person today...lol

Jessie, Thank you, I don't know why you took that picture, perhaps to remind yourself of your own blessings?
Charli Mills Mar 9, 2008, 7:45pm EDT
I enjoyed all three of your poems (including the two you posted in your 2-year gatherversary). I find this a wonderful space to try new creative styles. Lots of inspiration here, including your contributions.

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