Solitary Confinement

Solitary
 ( confinement ) 

Sitting alone, fifty two in hand.
Fate dealt what ?, to this man.

A gift of four beauty Queens, 
before these eyes stand,
 what is it ?, that life means
for the man in his house of cards,
a man who attempts to play the game of bards. 

A realization that life, sometimes, is not fare
especially for a man that plays games of solitaire, 
who knows, in the end, will never get him there .

B. J. “A” 2
November 7th, 2012

Copyright © | Year Posted 2012



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Date: 9/22/2013 7:55:00 AM
Good Day William, truth...deep message... :) Congratulations on having your poem featured on the sous HOME PAGE.... always & forever *LINDA
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Date: 9/22/2013 12:37:00 PM
Thank you Ladies for your kind comments and for letting me know about something I was totally unaware of, know nothing about ( having your poem featured on the sous HOME PAGE.... ) It is a pleasure to see you Shadow, and you Sandra, come to my aid , bringing an awareness, an enlightenment to my little world and what a pleasure Linda, to finally see you again. I have been wondering how life and you has been treating you ?, and glade that you are still with us . You all have a great day !!! Affectionately Yours B. J. “A ” 2 ( Bill . )
Date: 9/22/2013 5:58:00 AM
love the way you put this one together and the use of the cards....congrats on having it featured, it is a fine poem :)
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Date: 9/22/2013 12:37:00 PM
Thank you Ladies for your kind comments and for letting me know about something I was totally unaware of, know nothing about ( having your poem featured on the sous HOME PAGE.... ) It is a pleasure to see you Shadow, and you Sandra, come to my aid , bringing an awareness, an enlightenment to my little world and what a pleasure Linda, to finally see you again. I have been wondering how life and you has been treating you ?, and glade that you are still with us . You all have a great day !!! Affectionately Yours B. J. “A ” 2 ( Bill . )
Date: 9/19/2013 7:56:00 AM
congrats on being featured Shadow x smile
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Date: 9/22/2013 12:37:00 PM
Thank you Ladies for your kind comments and for letting me know about something I was totally unaware of, know nothing about ( having your poem featured on the sous HOME PAGE.... ) It is a pleasure to see you Shadow, and you Sandra, come to my aid , bringing an awareness, an enlightenment to my little world and what a pleasure Linda, to finally see you again. I have been wondering how life and you has been treating you ?, and glade that you are still with us . You all have a great day !!! Affectionately Yours B. J. “A ” 2 ( Bill . )
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