Welcome to South Dakota!

Deadwood is a town in South Dakota.
"Dead wood" also could describe
My soul. In this motel, the winter
Rages. Towels under doors and pleasant
Thoughts can't keep the bitter wind,
Which hurries here from Calgary,
From laying waste to warmed-up meals
Or plans for sleep. I'm dead, dead wood,
In South Dakota, without hope of resurrection,
Eating eggs at the buffet for those who wish
To leave, but can't. My bag is packed.
It's near the door, beside my deceased soul.



Poetry by Lawrence Beck The PoetBay support member heart!
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Written on 2019-12-19 at 04:15

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