Bat Doors

I sat outside the saloon on a bench
just watching the rain muddy the dirt street.
I was in for wet feet or a long wait.
I played my Jew’s Harp with a twanging beat. 

My horse waited across the muddy road
tethered in front of Slates Emporium’s Stores
where I’d bought a couple of choice cigars
before having that drink behind bat doors.
6-16-18
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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Sands Avatar
June 19, 2018 at 6:37 AM
Well done Alfred. I can see it :)
Dietrich Avatar
June 17, 2018 at 5:27 PM
So cowboy!! I really like this, Alfred.
Berggren Avatar
June 17, 2018 at 6:45 PM
Thanks,Andrea.
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