Smiling at dogs

Cadaverous Pallor · 06-22-2007, 08:06 PM

Leave the intense air conditioning blast
walk in the sun in overly warm clothing
it's a SoCal Afternoon with the heat still rising

A bus stops and a homeless man gets off
as he trips lazily over the curb I'm reminded of all those trapped
in cold corner offices
the bus thinks I want a ride, I shake my head
sling bag, music around my neck
good to go anywhere in this great big land

sidewalk leads me to lunch
good thing cause my head ain't attached
too many dogs to smile at and breezes to lean into
plenty of diners in the shade, diners inside
sit next to an older gentleman at the bar
where the hash is slung with gusto and grease

look around and notice - I'm here.
Colors are bright, seat is soft
I could lose myself in the glint of the ketchup bottle
soda is cold on my teeth
the counter shines scoured silver, the customers laugh
their faces gentle and varied
freckles, ponytails, frills, denim

It's all I can do to not yell - Hello!
Here we all are together, all here at once
let's toast this great happening, take your burger in hand
thank you for coming, I heartily enjoy
this moment spent with all of you

words churn in my stomach
with curly fries
experiencing crunchy, creamy grilled chicken salad
over and over with each bite
Ah me. Texture, contrast
clink, sizzle, hum.

Dylan confesses his secrets in my ears
What a blessing, having leftovers.
The walk back is so brief I almost miss it
I turn up the poetry to drown out the cars
A/C knocks me down as I wander in
gotta put away my travelin' bag now
in swims to do lists and orders of priority
left my SoCal Afternoon outside

-js

Gemini Cricket · 06-22-2007, 08:31 PM

Awesome.
Love it, love it.

blueerica · 06-22-2007, 08:32 PM

I guess I gotta spread some mojo - so the visible kind's all you're getting today, CP.

Great stuff!

Cadaverous Pallor · 06-23-2007, 11:01 AM

Thanks. I had a great moment where I realized I forgot my notepad at home, but simply had to write, so I used a napkin. The staff kept glancing at me as I unfolded it and wrote, wrote, wrote. Got back to work with just enough time to finish it.

It's been a while since I had inspiration this strong.

Capt Jack · 06-23-2007, 03:34 PM

that was incredible.
I could see it all clear as day

bravo

DreadPirateRoberts · 06-24-2007, 03:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cadaverous Pallor

too many dogs to smile at and breezes to lean into

sleepyjeff · 07-01-2007, 11:07 PM

Good stuff

CrazyLegs · 07-14-2007, 01:49 AM

wow amazing

Boss Radio · 08-09-2007, 09:34 AM

Wonderful, and I can testify, because I have been there many times...

Bravo!

Morrigoon · 08-09-2007, 10:05 AM

Lunch break never sounded so good, brava!

06-22-2007, 08:06 PM	#1
Cadaverous Pallor ohhhh baby Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Parental Bliss Posts: 12,364	Smiling at dogs Leave the intense air conditioning blast walk in the sun in overly warm clothing it's a SoCal Afternoon with the heat still rising A bus stops and a homeless man gets off as he trips lazily over the curb I'm reminded of all those trapped in cold corner offices the bus thinks I want a ride, I shake my head sling bag, music around my neck good to go anywhere in this great big land sidewalk leads me to lunch good thing cause my head ain't attached too many dogs to smile at and breezes to lean into plenty of diners in the shade, diners inside sit next to an older gentleman at the bar where the hash is slung with gusto and grease look around and notice - I'm here. Colors are bright, seat is soft I could lose myself in the glint of the ketchup bottle soda is cold on my teeth the counter shines scoured silver, the customers laugh their faces gentle and varied freckles, ponytails, frills, denim It's all I can do to not yell - Hello! Here we all are together, all here at once let's toast this great happening, take your burger in hand thank you for coming, I heartily enjoy this moment spent with all of you words churn in my stomach with curly fries experiencing crunchy, creamy grilled chicken salad over and over with each bite Ah me. Texture, contrast clink, sizzle, hum. Dylan confesses his secrets in my ears What a blessing, having leftovers. The walk back is so brief I almost miss it I turn up the poetry to drown out the cars A/C knocks me down as I wander in gotta put away my travelin' bag now in swims to do lists and orders of priority left my SoCal Afternoon outside -js __________________ The second star to the right shines in the night for you
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06-22-2007, 08:31 PM	#2
Gemini Cricket ... Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 13,244	Awesome. Love it, love it.
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blueerica Nueve Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 6,497	I guess I gotta spread some mojo - so the visible kind's all you're getting today, CP. Great stuff! __________________ Tomorrow is the day for you and me
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06-23-2007, 11:01 AM	#4
Cadaverous Pallor ohhhh baby Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Parental Bliss Posts: 12,364	Thanks. I had a great moment where I realized I forgot my notepad at home, but simply had to write, so I used a napkin. The staff kept glancing at me as I unfolded it and wrote, wrote, wrote. Got back to work with just enough time to finish it. It's been a while since I had inspiration this strong. __________________ The second star to the right shines in the night for you
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Capt Jack check your head Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 4,174	that was incredible. I could see it all clear as day bravo __________________ a clear conscience is a sure sign of a fuzzy memory
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sleepyjeff Go Hawks Go! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Parkrose Posts: 2,632	Good stuff __________________ River Guardian-less
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CrazyLegs Love is.... Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 281	wow amazing __________________ Elvis.com
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Boss Radio The Littlest Hobo Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Hobo Junction Posts: 393	Wonderful, and I can testify, because I have been there many times... Bravo!
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Morrigoon I throw stones at houses Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Location: Location Posts: 9,534	Lunch break never sounded so good, brava! __________________ http://bash.org/?top "It is useless for sheep to pass a resolution in favor of vegetarianism while wolves remain of a different opinion." -- William Randolph Inge
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