rosenrye
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I've never put any of my writing on the internet, but hey, the worst you could do is hate it right? I read the guidelines and I don't think I'm breaking any rules, so here goes... On The Corners of Realists She's a rebel, trouble A sinner, whore. I once stood opposite her equal Distance from a can of fruit Medley at the corner store. A pretty little thing with her Two pretty offspring. The man next to her, he stole That poor woman's purse last week. He drives a convertible, lives in A penthouse on the straight and Narrow. A lawyer I think. Maybe he did it for the thrill. Something to do when you have Nothing else to want for. He could have just taken home Miss Thing, and the boy and the Girl and the junkie too. But maybe he's saving him for me. Eyes that tell a tale. It's a line from a song Or a book or something. Like the lines he wants to write For a jingle or a poem or TV ad. But it's all a lie. A lie that reflects my own. His eyes are glassy and bloodshot. I should offer him some Visine. If I could just lick them for him Then we would both be cleansed. Cleansed like the liars in church Who throw their undeserved Money at God hoping to buy a Condo in Heaven. And who throw up their hands in Praise. In hope. In despair. There is no joy in begging, no Pride. But that's a sin isn't it? We're all sinners. Throw your money to me. I could paint you Heaven in the Beautiful colors inspired by Your shameless faith. But instead you flee past the Corner with noses upturned at The junkie who sees, the hooker Who feels, the man who wants And the stranger breathing Deep of freedom. We scream a silent scream For you to wait. You're missing it. Your exit. Don't you realize? This corner is as close to Heaven Or Hell as you'll ever get.
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