Wanderlust

Cherry

By Richard L. Provencher

Sat, 28 Apr 2012
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6 comments
 

She meanders across
the sidewalk, eyes alert
for discarded treasure

an empty pop can here
a discarded butt there,
perhaps even a half-eaten
pizza slice, pepperoni
preferred

hair askew, dressed for
winter in summer weather,
her cologne adding
fragrance to the wind.

© Richard L. Provencher

Certificate U
Poem
POETRY - A Passage of Motion 3
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Comments

Submitted by scratch on
Simple and so well observed Richard.

 

Submitted by Richard L. Prov... on
Thank you so much, scratch. You're up early too. It's now 8:30 am in Truro, Nova Scotia. Richard
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Submitted by scratch on
Richard, you are a true and prodigious talent. No matter what the subject of your pen the result is really superb. I particularly like your nature observations (no surprise there) but you can give all sorts of atmospheres, I am in awe. I must try harder!

 

Submitted by Richard L. Prov... on
Your kind words, scratch, are very touching. At times, when I write, I try to say the most in the least number of words. And I approach my subjects from various angles, sort of a kaleidoscope of intent. An important aspect of my writing poetry is to try and create a canvas with left out spaces for the reader to fill. On top of any writing, passion and a desire to write the best at that moment is so important. All the best, Richard
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Submitted by eezy77 on
She smelt real bad And that made me sad. The End.

Moments of levity encased within long stretches of bewilderment.

Submitted by Richard L. Prov... on
Thank you eezy77, for your little ditty. Yes, she did smell real bad, and that is why she put on the cologne. A new scent in her life. And we each need that positive attitude in order to survive. Cheers, Richard LP
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