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The Lady and Twilight Bond

Words can often fail
but I try, anyway.
The verbs wrap around
a particular noun,
and adjectives help them stay;
causing images to move and sway.

Before your very eyes
I'm hoping what I write,
will an image, send
concerning my friend,
the woman known as Twilight;
who toils throughout the night.

Summer in the desert
owns a suffocating heat,
dispatching out
enough self-doubt,
to squelch trying any "feat";
that includes walking on the street.

While waiting for the evening
the daylight swelters by,
Twilight rests
while interrupted by pests,
her dog, Lady with an open eye;
so faithful it would make you cry.

Existing and surviving
these two are quite a pair,
things would take their toll
but a love this full,
creates a bond so very rare;
you can see how much they care.

Twilight recycles through the desert
with her flashlight in her hand,
searching for "ka-ching"
that'll help bring,
enough, from all she's canned;
like a prospector with the gold he's panned.

A sweeter heart you'd never meet
both Twilight's and Lady's, too.
I'll say it once again
they're both a good friend,
I wish good fortune for these two;
in everything they have to do.

Bad luck has recently fallen
on the shoulders of these pals;
but they'll get by
without batting an eye,
when they could've thrown in their towels,
these are two determined gals !

With hearts as big as oceans
they remain "positive" all the while.
I feel, come what may
there will come a day,
where fortune will remove every trial;
giving them a chance to smile.
— docmaverick, Jul 15, 2009

About This Poem

About the Author

Region, Country: The High Desert, in the wild west, southern California, U.S. of A.., USA

Favorite Poets: Keates, Poe, Dickinson, and Dr. Seuss. There are a smattering of others, but why bother listing 'em all, ya know?, I also rely on a few of our poets, here....for advice, and what not. I couldn't possibly explain what a fountain of live, effective knowledge we have...right here in our midst ! To catch a glimmer of brilliance, merely visit: the Stream.

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Critiques

docmaverick

docmaverick

16 years 10 months ago

Truer words....

...were never spoken. You speak as if you know of this "bond". How fortunate for all of those, around you ! "Write On"! #{:>{)}@==== docmaverick.
JB

Jillian Botha

16 years 10 months ago

Sounds of the Rythm of bonds

Hey Doc, I truly enjoyed this, and the two ladies you speak of must be very special indeed to be regarded so highly in this piece. I hope that for these two, things will look up, yet they do sound like strong individuals who do not let life get them down. I loved this for it told a story, it "spoke" to me, and for me, personally thats what makes a good write. Your pieces speak to me on many different levels throughout! Also loved the steady yet soft hint of rythm to this. Take care! Much love in script Feebie (Jill) Mistakes happen, do not dwell on them, live them, mourn them and move on to better things. (PS: if that does not work eat lots and lots of chocolate)
docmaverick

docmaverick

16 years 10 months ago

Feebs....

...I treasure when I cause you to comment, because it's ALWAYS sincere. Actually, the piece is written about a lady dog's bond with her female master. They're quite a pair, and feel so honored that they would "linger" in my life, so readily. What a lucky guy am I...and then, add to it your note; well "hell".... ...I'm being greatly overpaid, 'tis truly apparent ! "Write On"! #{:>{)}@==== sincerely, docmaverick.
JB

Jillian Botha

16 years 10 months ago

You are always a pleasure to read!!

Well Doc, it's been quite a while since i stlaked the halls of Neopoet, so it was good to take some time out and read my through some of your work..... Take care of you and yours! Yours in script Feebie (Jill) Mistakes happen, do not dwell on them, live them, mourn them and move on to better things. (PS: if that does not work eat lots and lots of chocolate)