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Untitled : Modern Poetry

written by Poet : Joseph


 

He asks me for money,

Saying it's for a bowl of soup.

His words are slurred

And his breath reeks of booze,

So I lie, saying I have none.

 

A cigarette is the best I can do.

 

In exchange, he shares with me

A part of his past.

He tells me about Vietnam.

Ranting and raving about his time in war.

The only part of his ravings I understand

Is when he tells me about twelve men

Who were killed by a mine

And he knew all of their names

Originally Posted On Site: 2007-10-12 02:35:41
Last Login: 05.20.08


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