Monday, July 25, 2022

In A Ghost Town Frame Of Mind

there's thunder like a rumor in the air all day

or maybe the ghost train on its way

it's impossible to tell are they staying or going

portmanteaus at hand or is this a haunted land

or is it kind of a spell when waiting is alleviated

by the sound effects of storms

or are we forewarned

like sailors on these ships of dust

who long ago had turned to rust

packing it all in, heave desert anchors, ho!

still wondering where the wave begins

the shore retreats beating the querulous question sweet

like an ineffectual drum

ghost armies on the run

does anybody know

did anyone ever show up

at the depot to meet you?

mary angela douglas 25 july 2022

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