Morning Walk of a Bindlestiff

I walk through the brisk morning,
smoking my last cigarett.
The dark is calming to me.
Dogs bark in the nieghbors yard as I pass.

Sucking in the sweet smoke of English tabacco,
letting it flow out of my mouth,
only to suck it back in through my nose.
This early morning world is the one I love.

No other hustling and loud people to annoy me,
except the accasional car that passes by.
It's not hot and miserable,
It's cod and quiet, relaxing.

My cigarett is gone.
People are waking up.
It's getting warmer, and the sun is peeking.
Time for me to go home.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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Amato Avatar
October 14, 2009 at 12:37 AM
I can totally relate, except I guess I am more of a vampire, my walks are usually at night, just after midnight. But yeah I love the absence of people and the time to just think and by with yourself. In our small town that is really cool. Again your capturing of a moment is just perfect.
Owens Avatar
October 8, 2009 at 7:49 PM
Oh and if this is for the Walk to remember contest. Good luck on it. Marty
Owens Avatar
October 8, 2009 at 7:46 PM
I can relate. Love the early morning especially on the beach. Thanks Marty
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