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DEATH ON A SPRING DAY

DEATH ON A SPRING DAY

Death on a spring day
Outside all is bright and clear
He feels none of it
He dreams of fond times
Love    the dream world puppeteer

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Ann Roske

Date: 4/25/2012 12:04:00 PM

very deep and thoughtful - brave write

Michelle Mac Donald

Date: 4/18/2012 7:06:00 AM

A touching piece, Daver. He is so wrapped up in puppeteering his past, that he doesn't see his present. At least he will have smiley, and momentarily content puppets? Easy to say, 'cut the strings and move on', but it's no simple task. Wishing the best to you and yours! Love, Mikki

James Peranteau

Date: 4/15/2012 5:37:00 AM

We buried grams, my nephew, and my grandson on spring days; you are right; I did not feel the beauty on those days sir. This write really hits the 'ol ticker dear poet...I think I'm gonna save this one in mine favz if'n ya don't mind Dave. Have a blessed weekend my friend ! Much love, james

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 4/14/2012 8:22:00 PM

Very interesting last line, David. the dream world puppeteer. You should see the new horror movie Cabin in the Woods. A very Different kind of puppeteer!!

daver austin Date: 4/16/2012 9:18:00 AM

If you want to see a real horror show, you should see the inside of our house - not fit for human habitation. Cats love it, though. daver

The Situation

Date: 4/13/2012 11:49:00 PM

someone who just gave up.

Arild Andresen Ertsland

Date: 4/12/2012 12:45:00 PM

Indeed,powerful and sad Daver.Gives a humble guy something to ponder about..!Take Care Daver.

Ann Roske

Date: 4/12/2012 10:25:00 AM

powerful yet sad - hope all is well Daver!

daver austin Date: 4/12/2012 2:24:00 PM

I'm fine. I'd started this one out as a transfigured night sort of thing, and ended up with just a few lines. daver