William J. Jr. Atfield Poet Rhyme

The Dues I Pay

The Dues I Pay

There are so many hues in the colour gray.
That colour fills – are dues I must pay
for how I have lived – my used up day
upon this plane – a misty cover to stay
mist filled eyes projecting a desire to say,
“ I am sorry ” to all, for ? and want to pray
that all I have done wrong will not fray
the edges of this scene, in which I play
- for three score and ten – my part - my way
guided by the Stars ?, Mars ?, Musical bars.
By those who influenced ?, my business in cars ?
Now all my days - in grays – direct me – lost
to all that once had meaning, feeling – at what cost ?
A soulless spirit that roams the passages of time, frost
on his shoulders, ice in his veins.
That is all, of this soul, that remains

B. J. “A ” 2
February 13th 2006

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Kp Nunez March 1, 2015 at 11:31 AM Wow. Dark melancholia overload. But, a soulless spirit? I'd like to think you've only exercised a bit of poetic license here, sire. More 7 hugs and smiles from the isles, :D Kim William J. Jr. Atfield March 3, 2015 at 8:49 PM “ The Dues I Pay ”. “ Wow. Dark melancholia overload. ”. They were the days my Dear, and that was the time Kim. Those where the words to enlighten, the catalysis to set free. I think the writes say it all, but the words that express what was felt are just that – words – and so am I really “ a soulless spirit? ” ??? Judge for yourself. “ ? I'd like to think you've only exercised a bit of poetic license here, sire.” and you just might very well be right Kim, but know this ( there is always - without exception –a grain or two of truth in everything said or written ) my Dear. Once again Kim, thank you for the “ More 7 hugs and smiles from the isles, :D Kim ” B. J. “A” 2 ( Bill . )