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Man On the Sidewalk

To: the “Timeless” One

Like parallel lines that don’t intersect
Like strangers in subways that never connect
Like messages in bottles that never reach shore
Like a drained stream, I don’t try any more.

Because

You’re like a stormy cloud that dampened my light
Like a blank stare in the dead of the night
Like a worn out movie that’s stuck on rewind
You’re that man on the sidewalk, ten steps behind.

Love,
The Hourglass

Copyright © Rhoda Tripp | Year Posted 2018

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Darlene De Beaulieu Date: 3/6/2018 5:32:00 PM Hello Ronda, you have a good imagination. A lovely poem. Login to Reply Rhoda Tripp Date: 3/11/2018 6:40:00 PM Thank you, Darlene. Much appreciated.

CayCay Jennings Date: 3/4/2018 8:56:00 PM I know, I mean KNOW that I commented on this creative poem. Where did it go? We'll never know. Bonus, upside is I got to enjoy reading it all over again. You have a healthy imagination that your pen harmonizes with in a spectacularly unique way. I hope this stays in the box, on the page and behaves. Poetry hugs ... CayCay Login to Reply Rhoda Tripp Date: 3/11/2018 6:40:00 PM Hi CayCay! I'm behind in my readings again. I really need to quit all my extracurricular activities (evil smile) and write, but I've drawn a blank lately. Thank you for your kindness, Dearheart.

Paul Callus Date: 3/2/2018 1:13:00 PM What a dejecting relationship this is, Rhoda (if it can be classed as one!). Best to cut all ties and seek new pastures. Regards // paul Login to Reply Rhoda Tripp Date: 3/3/2018 6:36:00 PM Thanks, Paul. You are a good friend.

Pat Adams Date: 2/26/2018 7:53:00 AM This is a really good poem with excellent rhyme and cadence. Makes you think. I keep wanting to read it over and over. Excellent write! A FAV for me!! Login to Reply Rhoda Tripp Date: 3/3/2018 6:36:00 PM Garsh, Pat, you're making me blush...thank you so much

Heidi Sands Date: 2/25/2018 12:12:00 PM An interesting, well written poem. I enjoyed this Rhoda :) Login to Reply Rhoda Tripp Date: 2/25/2018 4:43:00 PM Thank you, Heidi, for your supportive comment

Viv Wigley Date: 2/24/2018 2:41:00 PM Enjoyed this enigmatic piece, Rhoda. Good pen. Viv x Login to Reply Rhoda Tripp Date: 2/24/2018 8:53:00 PM Thank you very much, Viv. Appreciate your praise....'rhoda'

Supraja Kannan Date: 2/24/2018 4:12:00 AM Wow! This is really so beautiful... Enjoyed it... thanks for sharing... So creative and unique... Login to Reply Rhoda Tripp Date: 2/25/2018 4:42:00 PM Thank you, Supraja, for stopping in and for your generous comment.

Tom Cunningham Date: 2/24/2018 4:03:00 AM A beautiful thought provoking verse Rhoda. Tom Login to Reply Rhoda Tripp Date: 2/25/2018 4:39:00 PM Thank you kindly, Tom for your support.

Line Gauthier Date: 2/23/2018 8:33:00 PM Powerful imagery. Love those lines, Rhoda. Login to Reply Rhoda Tripp Date: 2/23/2018 9:20:00 PM Thank you, kindly, Line.

Alexis Y. Date: 2/23/2018 8:29:00 PM WoW! Rhoda, I agree with Janice, I found this well written piece to be deep and thought provoking. Excellent job;-) Alexis Login to Reply Rhoda Tripp Date: 2/23/2018 9:19:00 PM Thanks so much, Alexis.

Janice Canerdy Date: 2/23/2018 8:09:00 PM Well-written and thought-provoking, Rhoda! Janice Login to Reply Rhoda Tripp Date: 2/23/2018 9:18:00 PM Thank you, Janice. Much appreciated.

Arturo Michael Date: 2/23/2018 8:06:00 PM OMG...Attitude and Style...There's magic there...I like it...All the best my friend Login to Reply Rhoda Tripp Date: 2/23/2018 9:17:00 PM Thank you, Arturo. It was a bit of a different topic for me.

Andrea Dietrich Date: 2/23/2018 7:49:00 PM I wish to be the timeless one , but that time could not affect!! I found this very interesting and cleverly done, Rhoda. Login to Reply Rhoda Tripp Date: 2/23/2018 9:16:00 PM Thank you, Andrea, Dear. You are such a Sweetheart. I appreciate your friendship.