Haunting Greeting From Lady Katie
I learned so much last time I went too
The shore casino near the ocean blue
Conjuring up honesty and words that were true
Looking for tranquil sanctuary to think and talk
Arriving at the beach area where I did walk
On the wooden planks
Where a wintry scene proclaimed thanks
For my need in wanting cheer
“But it is cold out here,”
I felt in fear
“Shivering shots from an ice picking spear!”
Suddenly an image did appear
Displaying warmth
Like the July date stating the fourth
Inside I did go
To a place where children know
Once the casino stood
Promoting horses constructed from porcelain and wood
A spooky amusement ride
Which I had an urge to try
Ignoring the tour guide
Living a lie
Resting in peace
Protecting the deceased
I hopped up the small step
Seeing a young lady an image never to forget
“We were taken apart
They shredded the cart
Chatting about profits made after visiting the antique mart
It broke my heart”
She did cry
No one ever told her goodbye
Instead, they ripped the carousel from the floor
Before heading to the city auction store
Sold off
Strangers bought
I smiled at the young lady
Hearing her name was Katie
Affluent from birth
Having such worth
It was then electricity came on
Waving its lyrical wand
Making everything spin
Giving the palace clown tease grin
Wondering where you are going and been
Round and round
Music staged the joyous sound
Katie
A Lady
A girl
With a neckless romantic pearl
Wanting love
Before the call came from above
“You are here
My dear,”
“Yes, I know
Enjoying the show
Going around
Nowhere bound”
“So why don’t you join me
We could always have a luncheon tea
Watching people
From our perch on this spiritual steeple”
Getting tired
She did inquire
“Up there
You do really care
Watching with your gracious stare”
“Yes Katie
You are a lady
Time has come
Your commitments are done
You cannot do anymore
You handled your earth chore
It is time for me to open the door
Come sit with me
For a spot of afternoon tea”
Suddenly everything stopped
I dismounted and stated thanks a lot
Returning to the refrigerator air
Leaving the miniature imaginary fair
Taking a breath
Pondering what I left
Before noticing
A Café known for ghosting
Jogging still in my teenage physical form
Avoiding the frigid storm
And never being scorned
I went inside
Reflecting on an individual that died
Loving the amusement ride
Katie
Known as a lady
Was the haunting vision
Starring in the magical journey mission
When I sat down
No longer sporting a frown
There was Earl Grey
Offering me an English Breakfast if I pay
Taking a moment, I did stay
Understanding Lady Katie got her way
Taking the post
Eternity on the merry go round roast
Featuring an experience, I must toast
With my tea
That reality states ‘I can actually see’
It was then I came to closure
Why the almighty chose her
To chase and grab the dream ring
Since she knew everything
When dealing a queen and king
During an entertainment fling
Memorized by the sparkle
That could light BBQ charcoal
But when it came to life
She was never my wife
Just someone I knew
Now having the proper stool
Enchanting and cool
Performing her new duties saying ‘boo who’
Copyright © Marc O'Brien | Year Posted 2021
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