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| "The Hill" ~ Morristown, NJ |
I grew up in a place
maybe not unlike yours
Traveled roads
probably a lot like most
It was heaven
with imitation hardwood linoleum
It was three eternities in church service
( during August, with just one fan)
It was sanctuary
with angsty hallways
It was chicken on Sunday
spaghetti on Wednesdays
It was a bubble
in a melting pot
It was trouble
if you wanted it
It was safety
in numbers
It was comradery
in show tunes
It was neighbors who minded
your manners and your business
It was frenemies who feuded
yet fed your family
It was fine not to like
inexcusable not to love
It wasn't perfect
yet
It always tried
It never failed
2014-Rene
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I loved this completely. I lived in a town just like this and you brought each small detail alive.
ReplyDeleteCheryl I think we could all find a common thread in the places we lived
DeleteI love the way you use your words, Woman. Again and again. Thank you!!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Ann. I love the way you top yourself ... Again and again :)
DeleteBeautiful!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Jo
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