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Closing Time

I Run; Panting; Rushing to be on time. My cart's wheel screaming clicketty clack Hurrying through darkened city streets and alleys. Gnawing Hunger outweighing my fear of red-eyed rats as scents of tonight's meal fills the midnight garbage bins.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2008




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Date: 10/5/2008 12:29:00 PM
Patricia this poem sure gives a clear example of the hustle bustle that life puts on us - Great job and God Bless
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Date: 10/5/2008 11:40:00 AM
An honest, and graphic look at a tragic problem in today's world. ...Carrie
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