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Two Park Benches

Autumn rains and fall breezes
In a park of empty benches and red leaves
Somber moods and downcast skies
Not a soul to ask at all the whys

She saw him
He saw her
As both rushed from nowhere to there
They glanced at each other but did not bother to stare

So both benches remained lonely an empty
As cold as the winter’s oncoming snow
Love that may have sparked, sadly a no show
The odds where against, it was one in twenty

Love is a fickle force
She was twenty he an older Norse
Autumn tears and weary clouds
For what was not, now would never be

Thus this November brings out the sadness in me.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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Pennell  Avatar
November 27, 2016 at 11:09 AM
lovely little tale arthur enjoyed reading it
Allison Avatar
November 27, 2016 at 8:05 AM
Romancit but sad Athur I love your deep imagery and the accompanying pic is very beautiful - is it one you have taken?:-) hugs Jan xx
Chircop Avatar
November 26, 2016 at 11:52 PM
Oh a very romantic story.The Deepest love is the love that have all odds against it but still survives...Very sad ending makes the poem more real...I love.this Arturo.The empty park benches...Yay those give a sad imagery indeed.Awesome post.
Roper Avatar
November 26, 2016 at 10:48 PM
Arthur, love the picture, love the verse, but like Tim mentioned look , and say hello, and offer to get under your umbrella.
Smith Avatar
November 26, 2016 at 9:46 PM
It hurts when we miss out on something that could have been special. Next time stare but make sure she doesn't have a boyfriend.
Vaso Avatar
November 26, 2016 at 9:47 PM
You dont have tell me, in crutches and bandages!!!! :)
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