Elevator Man

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The Bradbury Building in downtown Los Angeles is a much used location for productions. In thinking back over some notes and photos of several days of location filming there, I was reminded of its surreal impact. For anyone interested in viewing some pictures: http://www.yelp.com/biz/the-bradbury-building-los-angeles

Elevator Man A wrinkled hand rotates Time's worn handle of half circles giving arrest to past rides awakened Up and down listening hearing never forgetting Watch your step Ornate iron confinement charming for youth insulation for some sentencing for others Cables retch echoing secrets within sliding metal dregs past elevated remembrances among whispered conspiracies softly spoken nothings muffled weeping all preambles shadowed in corners of illusive passage Momentary respite gradually gives way to silent whimpers of fear as passengers await floor-stops fortune reward love penthouse dreams Elevator man's eyes rise Arcing brass arrow above waves Wisdom's index finger past invisible floor thirteen allowing today's filigree of delusions to remain patient... for the moment

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Poet Destroyer A

Date: 5/26/2013 8:34:00 PM

Odin, Congratulations with your Featured Poem of the week. Have yourself a beautiful Memorial Day, this Monday. God bless the ones who fought and keep on fighting. Always~ LINDA