Dreamtime: Purgatory

The laundry needed changing
Impossible in the house I was trapped 
Long-haired pot-smokin' hippies
Cluttered the hallways, impeding my progress
Laughing and blocking my movements

Arms full of clothes

The way I saw it, I had to get out

Rushing the streets I sought refuge at the
Laundromat        way        down   the street 

Finally free I finished my laundry chores
Content I had shaken evil influences

Leaving the window open

Letting fresh air in
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Maverick Avatar
July 30, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Wow I feel for you Jimbo.' I pray you will be Protected, may the Lord open doors.' All blessings.'
Peranteau Avatar
March 27, 2025 at 9:10 PM
soundz like ya didn't live with mom and pops during your college days/dayz...I lived that James...and loved it ;) much love dear poet...p.s....i were one uh thoze yippiez...girls are hippiez
Peranteau Avatar
March 27, 2025 at 10:04 PM
I knew it...ya gotta admit, thuh 70'z rocked!
Goff Avatar
March 27, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Wild and free, thanks for stopping by James, yes, college was a trip in '76 had to stay in college town every summer to get me grades back up young and crazy
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