Blue Buggy

There is nothing quieter
than voices urban, reflecting,
echoing, shrill dead happy notes
beating against windows and walls
Small children in the park laughing
and you, sitting to draw and push 
a blue buggy before the rain comes
Squeaking steel springs to soothe,
imagining a baby there,
Dreaming of rice pudding and clouds
Look now, how they move quickly away from school,
while the rain falls like frozen string
and only you know the reason why 
you take this special opportunity to weep.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015

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December 18, 2015 at 2:50 PM
Outstanding! your way with language and with creating vibrant imagery is, well, POETIC! '..squeaking steel springs to soothe,' '...dreaming of rice pudding and clouds,' perfection! Well done my friend!! Best wishes, Keith
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