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Lacey and Ralph
Contributed by
shelby
on
Wednesday, 2nd September 2009 @ 07:00:16 PM in AEST
Topic:
FriendshipPoetry
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I would see the pair, here and there, everywhere.
Once in a great while, he would check in with a smile.
Often times, spending a night, in the room next door.
This man, with a pack on his back, his dog walking at his side.
Just the two of them, no car to drive, rain or shine
the pair always together, not a complaint, just being.
We had a chance to meet them, he knocked upon our door.
Handing over half a bag of shrimp, stating he thought he would share.
A conversation insued, thus we met, Lacey the dog and Ralph.
He told us their story, things we understood,
we talked of the economy, and days long past of truckin and being on the road.
Lacey sitting nearby, not a bark or sound, just happy she had company around.
So the evening came, and we knocked upon his door,
with a plate of food, and a hamburger for Lacey( that is what she adores)
and smiles danced in Ralphs eyes, Lacey wagged her tail.
Ralph and Lacey checked out, they were back off to the streets.
Our hearts feeling a bit sad, wishing we could do more for them.
Hoping they will be back, then we can knock on each others doors.....
sharing stories once more, a smile and a plate of food that meant so much..........
There will be more to this story later...........
Copyright ©
shelby
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2009-09-02 19:00:16]
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Re: Lacey and Ralph
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by Former_Member on
Wednesday, 2nd September 2009 @ 07:10:48 PM AEST
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Cool, I'll look forward to it.
Thank you for the reminder that I need to be thankful for what I have. |
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Re: Lacey and Ralph
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by ladyfawn on
Wednesday, 2nd September 2009 @ 07:13:19 PM AEST
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you know, with all the tent cities popping up in every state now, it is said everyone is just one or two checks away from homelessness, scary times, it was lovely to see some sunshine via your pen, i hope you get to see them again,
hugs n' love nessa |
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Re: Lacey and Ralph
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by spud on
Thursday, 3rd September 2009 @ 07:02:29 AM AEST
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Hi,
Shel - love this poem - it's so..... human!
Look forward to the next episode.
Tommy |
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Re: Lacey and Ralph
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by Former_Member on
Thursday, 3rd September 2009 @ 07:32:08 PM AEST
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Shel, your heart bleeds through in this piece and shows
us not only your compassion but your strength as well. I
too, am looking forward to the sequel .
*hugs you tight*
~ Breezy
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