Ballad of a Wintered Songster

Brandy and Crème soda 
Autumn summons us 
Shoulder to shoulder
We know not
If we’re getting older
We are self confident soldiers
I give you the best 
Of my brandy and Crème soda

March
Early and on we shall
Through these days of despair
Autumn prevails
Ways to soften
Whom could offer such a touch
A warm letter in the mail
Growing adolescents 
A young man
The consequences  that follow
A growing male
The turmoil that soothes us 
Is growing ale
The spice that tips ginger
Snaps a small town singer
“I love you”
It’s going to be a long winter
Shall we withstand 
This duration as centered
Look to no one 
For flaws 
seem to dissolve our mentors
Passion is Rum
Whiskey endures 
cold nights and un-sober palms
A rapist telling me
“I love your mom”
A young harlet calling 
“dear love come home”
A shelter 
From where doubt comes
The city’s filth 
Why it loves only my lungs
I’m good, I’m fine
Expressions in a glass of wine
Through these words 
A strangers poetry
You and I 
have become intertwined
I’m lost, I’m alone
I feel as though
I’ve become undone
Run, run, away and fast
On to no where, as orphans 
We were found at last
Copyright © | Year Posted 2008

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January 5, 2010 at 8:58 AM
Many congratulations on your fine poetry being featured this week, Happy New Year to you >> James
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January 4, 2010 at 3:41 AM
Congratulations on your poetry being featured this week Jerry. May you have may more. Love, Carol
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May 3, 2009 at 2:11 PM
Nice work and best of luck in the next round...Raul
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April 10, 2009 at 5:51 AM
Congratulations on your two poems making it into the semi finals Jerry. Wishing you the best of luck in the finals. Love, Carol
Jordan Avatar
October 19, 2008 at 5:01 AM
Wonderful poem full of deep reflection - God Bless
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October 18, 2008 at 10:12 AM
What a wonderful write. The story and the picture painted was kept throughout. You have poured yourself into this piece and bares the soul.
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