Hope Took a Vacation

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I saw the dawn
rape lonely
orphans,
while bats ate
butterflies,
cats killed sparrows
and hope flew
south for
the winter.

On my way
downtown,
I've seen the
dead through
windows at the
drycleaners, eating
hamburgers with
starched faces

The librarians,
dry and dusty,
pray for rain,
as hippos weep,
hyenas sigh,
and hope
flies south for
the winter.

I've seen the strange
hand of
circumstance
wear the jester's
hat.
I've seen destiny
angry turn her
back, while potential
is wasted on
the railroad tracks.
Yeah, hope flew
south for the
winter.

Author's Note

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Reviews

[Poetic Beauty]

Life isn’t always kind or fair. There are so many that long for something different something better.

Hope flew south for the winter is a strong statement and yes many times people have lost hope for one reason or another.

You penned this thought uniquely and well

[Thomas W Case]

I really appreciate the comment and read.

[Poetic Beauty]

You are welcome

[Writergurl]

This is a really clever write, one I enjoyed.
Also sad in a way as touching. Nicely written

[Thomas W Case]

Very much appreciated.

[Soren]

This sound like the makings for a song and good one too. The metaphor and imagery is wonderful and I must say this is one of my favorite of yours.

[Thomas W Case]

Thanks so much for reading and commenting.

[Anita Frader]

Life throws piles of nonsense at us daily and it's hard to stay above it sometimes.

[Thomas W Case]

Yes, it does. Thanks for the comment.

[Mauricio Montoya]

Wow every day life is there hope, love how you brought this together, lol yes the birds fly south and in Texas there's a border with hambers and Fry's its the American way, thank you for sharing.

[Thomas W Case]

Thanks for the read and review.