He lives a life alone on his floating kingdom,
A Dutch barge of immaculate neatness.
Barry left a life of greed and falsehoods
Many years ago
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Poor old Barry all wrinkled and crinkled. Well he wasn't that way the last time I saw him. Great poem that captured the atmosphere of the dear old gent. Top marks and thanks for sharing it my friend. Hugs David
Thank you, Sid. My King of the Cut, this one. A definite 10 from me too....... Fran
No, no, Sid. It's vodca. We don't do Drambuie on the cut. That's for classy hotels and weekends in land-locked places. Water gypsies always drink vodca. Fran.
these are more than characters... hidden in their clarity...
I'm addicted now. These cameos are packed solid with vivid images. Fantastic. Ez X
Fran, I'm absolutely loving these poems. Allie got it just right when she said you were painting line by line - poetry even in that comment! I think all of these characters seem to bring the whole place to life and the Cut could be just the place for a soap opera, these poems are most enriching. Thank You and Well Done You! HG: -) xx
A vivid and lovingly detailed portrait of ain individual person and his lifestyle. I feel I could draw his portrait from your words, Fran
A wonderful glimpse into a life of freedom, whether found or fought for. Seized, in any event. Many thanks. -G
Life on the Cut sounds great, excellent poem, wonderful imagery, love Lynda xxx
Reading this is like watching a fine artist at work - building up the image of the subject line by line in layers of colour and light. By the end of the poem, your reader 'knows' your subject and feels thoroughly satisfied. Brilliant poem. love, Allie xxxx
Fran, The Cut is too real to be an obsession, and the characters too finely drawn to be only imagination... This is fabulous stuff! I'm loving it, Ivan
Fran, this is delightful to read... that's the only word. You're doing some stunning penning at the moment. t x
Goodness me.That must have been some engaging talk about 'portholes'....Look where it got you...lol Sid.