A simply brilliant piece of poetry, Merr. I embraced every word.

…als spill out the patio door
in a burst of caterwauling laughter.
Rudely intruding on his solitude.
They annoyingly suck on devices
with pods carried in their pockets
exhaling vapor in the air
while they shiver in outdoor exile.
The Bitter Old Man at the Bar
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Merr G Holleman
John Hansen PAL
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Feb 28, 2024
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A simply brilliant piece of poetry, Merr. I embraced every word.
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Written by John Hansen PAL
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Freelancer, short fiction writer, and award-winning poet who loves experimenting with different styles and genres. Writing is in my soul and it won't leave!
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