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He was a tramp steamer mate,
She an Amsterdam whore
That he met in a street bar
On a few hours leave ashore.
They pretended they were lovers,
Maybe a new husband and wife
And, just for a few hours tried
To live a day in that life.
He wined her and dined her
Tried to do everything right
Booked a hotel room 
Just for that night.
And she played her part.
Even whispered his name,
Maybe for a little while
Even forgot it was a game.
When he left her in the morning
He said I’ll see you again;
She nodded as she walked away
But neither said where or when.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2022

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Parker Avatar
November 18, 2022 at 11:59 AM
Dreamlife, for a moment to escape. Bittersweet piece. Tale told well.
Krutsinger Avatar
November 18, 2022 at 11:31 AM
The honesty in this is truly fabulous!
Mccann Avatar
November 18, 2022 at 2:28 AM
Such a mix of happy-sad! The title says it all. Nicely done! Elizabeth
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