At the Shady Inn

Thus we came and went
in the quaking dawn.
Puppets on a string
caught up in this game.
Reckon we will burn.

Bind my soul then.
My hands are soiled
dirty work done.
Yet it feels right.

I love you 
sounds so trite
in this doom.

Back door.
Shade's drawn 
at noon.

Fools.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013

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Delaney Avatar
June 29, 2013 at 7:30 PM
I love the form you have used to tell this story...It is a perfect fit....SuZ
Sivey Avatar
March 27, 2013 at 4:50 AM
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Heemstra Avatar
March 26, 2013 at 11:01 PM
That seems like the perfect poem a a night campfire gathering. Thanks for the read.
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