I Went Home Alone

Country girl; if I'd had the tools, I would have tried to extract her
From the unlovely creatures she sat among, grifters and bigots,
Zealots and cretins. Seeing them leering at her, who so clearly
Was worth more than all of them weighed as one, I grew angry.
She should made off with me, but, honestly, I'm not so sure that
She knew that, and I lacked the means to help her flee.





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Written on 2025-11-23 at 00:04

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Griffonner The PoetBay support member heart!
.... in such circumstances one could reflect that in another time she might have 'eaten you alive' as the saying goes. I say that not to detract from your poem which illustrates your fine skill as usual. Blessings, Allen
2025-11-23



like the snail, I presume, he always goes home alone (wink)
2025-11-23