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free verse - observing people
A chapter in the book Seeing Behind the Eyes
Burlap and Cashmere
by TAB_that's me
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As different as burlap and cashmere,
Marlys and Ron like hot oil and water, spark. Ron, a wild lion, half-tamed and seldom bathed, smells of cheap beer and cigarettes more often than sweat. Thought he won the woman-lottery; he wouldn't have to work. How fun it must be to do lion tricks when the tamer cracks her whip. 'round and 'round they go like dogs chasing tails. Does it ever stop? I don't know. Marlys and her money; won't buy shoes to fit. Tells Ron, no beer for you an ice cream cone will do. No, not cashmere and burlap spandex and flannel, is more likely, I'd guess. |
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I've changed the names to protect the innocent (or not so innocent). :)
Marlys is in her upper 70's, Ron is about 60 or so (but looks old). He has been in prison. They are quite an unlikely pair. You should hear their constant bickering when they are in my store. I can't imagine what it is like at their home. They've been living together for a few years since her husband died. I think she likes having a handy man and of course he likes the money, so maybe they are perfect for each other.
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and 2 member cents. Marlys is in her upper 70's, Ron is about 60 or so (but looks old). He has been in prison. They are quite an unlikely pair. You should hear their constant bickering when they are in my store. I can't imagine what it is like at their home. They've been living together for a few years since her husband died. I think she likes having a handy man and of course he likes the money, so maybe they are perfect for each other.
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