Fragile

Fragile

A Poem by Truman S. Booth
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A boy recites to his comatose love.

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I met Death the other day
Asked him how long she could stay
He said "Sorry, friend,
I'm not allowed to say."

I met Time the other night
Asked him if she'd be all right
He said "Go to sleep,
And I'll turn out the light.
I'll turn out the light."

I met Joy down at the bar
Asked him just how small we are
He said "I don't know,
Been gone too long and far."

I met Love inside the zoo
Asked her what was I to do
But she'll never say
A word to me or you.
A word to me and you.

Death is sorry,
Time is kind.
Joy is drunk
And Love's a mime.
I can only hold your hand
And hope you hear my rhyme.

© 2011 Truman S. Booth


Author's Note

Truman S. Booth
Wrote this in 2 minutes walking back from campus.

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This isn't yours. This is a poorly transcribed excerpt from "Love's a Mime", an original song by Ky Burton.
y1Aadra0mUs on Youtube.

Posted 9 Years Ago


I love the last stanza most of all.

Posted 12 Years Ago


This is really good. I thought it flowed well and the way things went together were amazing. Good Job!!

Posted 12 Years Ago


Are you sure this shouldn't be added to your collection of songs? It sounds like Johnny Cash should be lulling this tragic tale through cigar lips. Absolutely adore the concept and rhyme. I'm still a sucker for rhyme.

Posted 12 Years Ago



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Truman S. Booth
Truman S. Booth

the Bubble, UT



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I am a young writer, but I believe that talent knows no age--although they tend to increase together. There are a few things I love, and a few things I hate. I love language, piano, animated movie.. more..

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