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In the Middle Of

The air is filled with air that's just there. My lungs move in and out without a care. But take my breath away will cause dismay. And soon I'll have nothing to say. I pretend to be the better half of a friend. When last I heard, they thought it absurd. Sometimes people are stubborn and won't bend. And now I'm all alone just a divided third. I try to make sense of being up here on this fence. To say what I mean and not in the past tense. Quibble and dribble like a fool without brains. I'm guessing questions are all that remains. Will the sun come out tomorrow under the clouds. While empty hearts hide inside their shrouds. I think I'll take a turn and turn and turn. Until I get back to where I never learn.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2015




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Date: 8/11/2015 7:44:00 PM
What a wonderful write,you this piece very brilliant, it is so much provoke. Excellence........A.M.
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Date: 8/10/2015 3:32:00 PM
oh my another one with the "blues" in it! But always I enjoy reading your poems, Robert. I am going to probably be doing my Andaree poetry form for my next contest. Remember it? you have a word "in the middle" so I hope you can think up a good middle word!
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Date: 8/3/2015 12:23:00 PM
oh my... how this tugs at the heart of this reader and friend. These fences we try to walk in life... with never the right balance of self. Hugs to you my friend !!
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Date: 7/29/2015 4:59:00 PM
sad write, my friend - hope it's pure fiction
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Date: 7/28/2015 6:34:00 PM
you are so clever at manipulating words, robert! i love reading your poems and trying to follow the way your mind works - it never ceases to intrigue!
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Robert Johnson
Date: 7/28/2015 9:15:00 PM
Well if you ever get it mapped out, I'd appreciate a copy. :)

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