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The Walk Ver2

The Walk          part 1

Tired of it all
The bottle empty did fall
On the third floor
I looked out
Skeptical
Of the distance
Fatal or just painful?

I have had enough pain
Looking out, it began
To rain
For my final walk
I took an umbrella
I was that kinda fella

Strolling down the avenues and streets
The bridge called Freedom nearing my weary feet
I walked up and halfway across
Looking at the darkness swirling in my head
The river I am sure would consume me dead

So I jumped




The Bridge          part 2


Over to the side, as a car flashed by
Why that was close, close to die
As I stared down the murky river black
I decided not now
I will walk on back
On the avenue called Destiny
A robber jumped out
Your money or your life! He cried
I had left my wallet at home you see
Not thinking an identity would matter much to me
The robber seemed to disbelieve
As the gunshot rang out
I fell on top of my own irony


So I jumped
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March 19, 2017 at 12:45 PM
I SO MUCH love this, Art. It's such a wonderful series, HUGS
Callus Avatar
March 19, 2017 at 9:21 AM
You keep putting off the inevitable, Arthur...any excuse will do:) // paul
Smith Avatar
March 18, 2017 at 3:18 PM
Terrific Arthur...
Godwin Avatar
March 18, 2017 at 1:44 PM
Still no word of the bunny! You are so clever because I could never have guessed where last night's jump was going to take you. I sure hope I don't miss the next installment, Arthur - please don't let me. Again, if the bunny isn't involved, I'd be happy to take him. Creative and creative, then creative! Hugs, CayCay
Smith Avatar
March 18, 2017 at 1:24 PM
great...love multiple poems and drinks
Allison Avatar
March 18, 2017 at 12:18 PM
Just read Part one - phew I got worried for a moment there Arthur love the irony in the 2nd part and how could you abandon that poor wee chocolate bunny lol:-) hugs Jan xx
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March 18, 2017 at 9:02 AM
Brilliant write ... a joy to read ...
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