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    Parker Owens
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Poetry posted in this category are works of fiction. Names, places, characters, events, and incidents are created by the authors' imaginations or are used fictitiously. Any resemblances to actual persons (living or dead), organizations, companies, events, or locales are entirely coincidental.
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Occasional Poetry - 6. For Andy

em>Free verse inspired by a fictional character.

There is a danger

inviting an unknown guest

to your heart's abode.

 

You risk inspection,

and guarded spaces, once closed,

open to his gaze,

 

yield up their secrets.

Dusty, long forgotten toys,

embarrassed by day,

 

write love's histories.

One welcomed stranger can spill

a lifetime of pain

 

across a wide floor.

No frenzied gathering will

ever return it.

em>Any mistakes are mine, and mine alone. Thanks to Tim for encouragement, always.
Copyright © 2017 Parker Owens; All Rights Reserved.
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On 12/10/2015 09:33 AM, Headstall said:

This was emotional and honest. I felt it deeply, and it was kind of raw for me. I can see it's for a fictional character, but this was as real as real can be. You are a constant revelation, sir... some inspiring writing here... thank you and cheers... I am a fan... Gary....

Thank you, Gary. Coming from someone as accomplished as yourself, your encouragement means a great deal. Somehow, this one just emerged. Didn't expect it at all. Again, thank you.

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