Mark Toney Poet Rhyme

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Brokered Finale

In your parched desert land
As the pendulum swings
And your friends are all gone
Still you’re moving right along
Like it doesn’t mean a thing

In your parched desert land 
Thinking life’s unforgiving
Why not swallow your pride
Take an honest look inside
Join the land of the living

In  your parched desert land
Your manufactured death valley
Kind response was so important
Yet your manner was discordant
Isolation’s blind alley

In your parched desert land
When they take the final tally
You’ll surrender the fight
Find exquisite delight
In your brokered finale






March 9, 2020
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Paula Goldsmith March 16, 2020 at 11:04 AM The desert land can be so beautiful and at times so very dry. Enjoyed your write and photo........... Mark Toney March 16, 2020 at 12:29 PM I appreciate your positive outlook, Paula. Take care! ~Mark

Michelle Faulkner March 10, 2020 at 1:29 PM This feels so isolated, yet gives hope of redemption - I kept thinking of the song 'Desperado' by the Eagles - very complex write, Mark! Mark Toney March 10, 2020 at 9:46 PM Interesting comment, Michelle. You're always so thoughtful. Much appreciated. ~Mark