The Stranger's PoemCondemned to die.... No remorse, No regret, No pleasure. No feelings either way. We all will die, now, tomorrow, sometime by peace, by horror, by guillotine, someway. Indifferent as the tide that doesn't bother with what will float inThe Stranger's Poem
or catch the wave and sail back out to sea The tide will float back out again, one way or the other They don't understand They are as indifferent as I, except that
They gather in interest to watch me What happens to
WaitingTime moved slowly. It inched forward like a plump caterpillar. A flash of light flooded the bleak chamber. The repetitive illumination of the stones had a hypnotic effect. A low rumble ended with a loud kaboom!Waiting
This finally startled me out of my daydream. I dreamt of sunny days beyond these prison walls. To be able to caress the cold, wet grass and to feel the swift breeze again would be worth more to me than gold. “You are not my captive much longer,” I said out loud to myself, listening to my voice echo off the walls. “A few days remain before my release. They kn
This Little GirlChew on a gummiworm Giggle at a ladybug Swing on the monkey bars Roll down the grassy slope Tickle unguarded bellies Play in the sandbox Sleep with my doll Climb anything that won't fall down Cry when he raises his voice too loud Sit still and analyze, write an essay, thinking, organize, patient, sighing, mature, adult, boys, short skirts, lifeThis Little Girl
College girl with a hint of that playdoh scent hides her playground bruises and heads for class
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