Free Write Friday post using words: train, burlap, fiction, pearls, vertigo
http://kellieelmore.com/2014/01/31/fwf-free-write-friday-word-bank-9/
I have no way to explain why
I dreamt of days in the Old West
Waking drenched in a cold sweat
I’ll describe it as I remember best.
On the platform waiting for a train
Burlap sack of oats down by my feet
I saw a lady walking down the street
Dressed so fine in gloves and pearls.
I knew I must talk to her, but how
Here I am, but a lowly dirt farmer
To come up with a piece of fiction
And not appear as just a charmer.
Tipping my hat and giving a bow
It wasn’t much of a fancy show
But oh it made my head spin
Perfume sending me into vertigo.
She was just a lady from up north
Canada she said, so far from here
I couldn’t imagine how far that is
But I was glad to have her so near.
Since we were alone there waiting
I guess she felt impelled to speak
Everything around seemed blurred
Her words and eyes, all I’d seek.
All too quickly I heard the whistle
A smile and laugh we both shared
Knowing we were from worlds apart
As she left, a kiss showed she cared.
Gray Poet 
Oh, but my dear Gray, you are definitely a charmer. ♥
You have such a knack for rhyming stories. Sure wish I could do that! So So So happy to see you!
Thank you Kellie, glad I could contribute. Knack? Think it is just that I am constantly talking in circles. I always appreciate words from one who does…. You are an inspiration. One day maybe I’ll try to put a few together to submit somewhere.
You certainly do have a way with words.A true gentleman and a charmer in words and in deeds.You never disappoint my friend.
Thank you my dear, glad you are reading.
What a delightful read and to think it was a FREE WRITE! Awesome!!!!! š
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What a charming poem – you evoke the characters so well – another time and place comes alive in your words.
Thank you. I always appreciate knowing how my words are perceived. Most of the time I am just letting this old mind wander.
Enjoyed reading your description of a chance encounter
I love the way you captured the moment between two strangers. And the way you can weave a story with your gift of rhyme! OO LA LA!!
That is beautiful. I could picture the whole scenario and sense the feeling behind it. Well done! š
Your use of the prompt words is wonderful! They fit in as if the poem came before the prompt! Beautiful poetry, and a great story!