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The Deserter
by Jane E PearceHow rude
to never
say goodbye;
no packed suitcases,
holding of mail,
or cancelled papers,
no tickets
to far off places;
left behind-
your absence
that lays
in puddles, while
last night
in the shadows,
I'm sure
I saw you smile. 04/29/2003 Posted on 04/29/2003
Copyright © 2026 Jane E Pearce
| Member Comments on this Poem |
| Posted by Quentin S Clingerman on 04/30/03 at 08:37 PM One for the imagination! The title suggests that there is someone who has left "his/her duty". And is happy about the concern left behind ("In the shadow I am sure I saw you smile") |
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