He leaned across and pulled the window closed,
What future would he have now, he supposed
If what he so desired could all come true,
He would no longer be downcast and blue,
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Poised on every word, I could imagine a time and a place where so many have felt this way.Brilliant Ernestine, You're A Star, Love Duncan.
The anticipation. The disappointment. Clearly here. Nice read.
What a terrible disappointment but a great poem! I enjoyed it
This maintains great tension. Reminds me of Emily Dickinson's poem 'I years had been from home' (aka 'Home') , although from a different vantage point. -chuck