Tom Friel : Writing

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A Poem by Tom Friel


Still no takers Despite your colorful Handwritten signs Surrounding The well worn lawn chair In which you sit Hoping someone stops by And n..
Ghosts

Ghosts

A Poem by Tom Friel


“Don’t need no ghosts ‘round here.” Some things disappear in life Only to reappear later on Often times at funerals Pale..
Alone Again, Naturally

Alone Again, Naturally

A Poem by Tom Friel


I got the turntable as my friend And I'm spinning it again All my 45's are by my side How I wish it were her again The old memories begin to stir ..
Bell Jar

Bell Jar

A Poem by Tom Friel


Stir her world Rattle the cage Take her hand Turn this page Show her life And all its colors Open the door To her first lover Pry her aw..
Father's Day Letter

Father\'s Day Letter

A Poem by Tom Friel


Hey Dad, How’s it going? I’m sending this to you via cyber mail in hopes they’ve got computers up there. As you know there&rsquo..
Upon This Rock

Upon This Rock

A Poem by Tom Friel


He would curl his lip When he chose to speak Flicking his tongue Assuredly at the weak A pulpit Svengali He owned this rock Like singing to th..
Thomas Sees A Shrink

Thomas Sees A Shrink

A Story by Tom Friel


Good morning Thomas. Nice couch. Would you like to try it out? No thanks, I’m good right here So what brings you here, Thomas? Oh..
Timeless Love

Timeless Love

A Poem by Tom Friel


So precious, so fine Our passage of time Together, tomorrow In laughter or sorrow A timeless embrace All fears are erased Two hearts beat as o..
Self-loathing Son

Self-loathing Son

A Poem by Tom Friel


Oh selfish heart Your blood be it shared Fleeting is the pulse In life, nothing's spared Words they must rise Vacant stares stare at me Sha..
My "Touch-tone Girl"

My \"Touch-tone Girl\"

A Poem by Tom Friel


So much cheaper than a shrink So much better than a drink My ever-sexy "Touch-Tone Girl” I’m calling you, lets give it a whirl..