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Distant Sreet

Rain whips down the rugged street under swaying taps, blowing across my cold face; the air smells of foam, charcoal, and tar. I hear the chatter of leaves against a clapping window; the house is half-lit, but the silver wind lifts the curtain shining on drained asphalt. Tables, lines of sullen people; eyes blurred in the fogging of cut- glass mirrors. I lean on a doorway of a kitchen with chipped jars and faded pictures.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2013




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Date: 6/7/2016 12:01:00 AM
I see that I was talking to you about THIS wonderful first poem of yours six months ago. but did I meet you before 2016? I see this poem was posted 2013!
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Date: 1/27/2016 8:35:00 PM
Now THIS is great imagery and it's VERY clear. I love this one. Thought i'd check your first poem and found a gem.
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Date: 10/25/2013 5:38:00 PM
Yeah an excellent poem,nicely created. Welcome to poetrysoup,here is a safe haven where u unleash your talents and have them sharpen by the wonderful older soupers here. Alwaz, Bob-based on beliefs.
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Date: 10/24/2013 5:46:00 PM
Splendid images and moods that impart a useful tinge to everyday things.
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Date: 10/23/2013 3:11:00 PM
Manny,, I like your first poetic piece on the site ,, A nice warm WELCOME to poetry soup. Dropping by to invite you to my latest contest. You will find the contest page on the top left hand side* -Looking forward in following and reading your poetry. Hope to hear from you soon. You will enjoy the community, we are one big happy family. (Drama & Love. LOL) ~ Take Care!! From: your new poet friend @-> LINDA <-@
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Date: 10/23/2013 12:36:00 PM
Hi Manny, Your first poem on the soup is excellent for the readers!! Stopping by with a nice, sweet Welcome to Poetry Soup. Wishing you the best when it comes to your poems. I hope you get to meet all the nice poets around here. Starting with me. SKAT :-) Please drop a hello and tell me a little about yourself if you like. I would like to be your newest poetry soup "FRIEND". Hugs* SKAT
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Date: 10/23/2013 11:39:00 AM
- Welcome to P-Soup, Manny ! - Nice to read your first poem here. - Hope you will have much pleasure to be with us. - Wishing you good luck - have a nice day! - Comment on the poetry of others and they will comment on yours. - My first greeting to you from Norway / / / Anne-Lise :)
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