Michael J

The Wall. . .

Names.

Name
After name,
After name.

Each one
A life
Unfulfilled

A story
Untold.

Ethched forever
In silent stone.

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Flying Solo

I close my eyes and your beauty lights the darkness. My senses reel as you begin to totally and completely fill me. I can sense your presence, even though I am alone. With every breath I dra…

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The Requests

The little girl lay, eyes innocent and blue
Listening intently to the pictures he drew.
The man told stories of places he knew,
Then stood to leave once he was through.

"Oh please, please…

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Rock And Roll Cowboys

They come in the evening
As the setting sun dims.
With skin tight jeans
And long hair,
And knowing eyes.

They prowl the streets
And they play in bars,
And they steal girls hearts …

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