Rhoda Tripp Poet Rhyme

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

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Darlene De Beaulieu March 6, 2018 at 5:32 PM Hello Ronda, you have a good imagination. A lovely poem. Rhoda Tripp March 11, 2018 at 6:40 PM Thank you, Darlene. Much appreciated.

CayCay Godwin March 4, 2018 at 8:56 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 Rhoda Tripp March 11, 2018 at 6:40 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 March 2, 2018 at 1:13 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 Rhoda Tripp March 3, 2018 at 6:36 PM Thanks, Paul. You are a good friend.

Pat Adams February 26, 2018 at 7:53 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!! Rhoda Tripp March 3, 2018 at 6:36 PM Garsh, Pat, you're making me blush...thank you so much

Heidi Sands February 25, 2018 at 12:12 PM An interesting, well written poem. I enjoyed this Rhoda :) Rhoda Tripp February 25, 2018 at 4:43 PM Thank you, Heidi, for your supportive comment

Viv Wigley February 24, 2018 at 2:41 PM Enjoyed this enigmatic piece, Rhoda. Good pen. Viv x Rhoda Tripp February 24, 2018 at 8:53 PM Thank you very much, Viv. Appreciate your praise....'rhoda'

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

Tom Cunningham February 24, 2018 at 4:03 AM A beautiful thought provoking verse Rhoda. Tom Rhoda Tripp February 25, 2018 at 4:39 PM Thank you kindly, Tom for your support.

Line Gauthier February 23, 2018 at 8:33 PM Powerful imagery. Love those lines, Rhoda. Rhoda Tripp February 23, 2018 at 9:20 PM Thank you, kindly, Line.

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

Janice Canerdy February 23, 2018 at 8:09 PM Well-written and thought-provoking, Rhoda! Janice Rhoda Tripp February 23, 2018 at 9:18 PM Thank you, Janice. Much appreciated.

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

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