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I grow old … I grow old …
I shall wear the bottoms of my trousers rolled.

Shall I part my hair behind? Do I dare to eat a peach?
I shall wear white flannel trousers, and walk upon the beach.
I have heard the mermaids singing, each to each.

I do not think that they will sing to me.

I have seen them riding seaward on the waves
Combing the white hair of the waves blown back
When the wind blows the water white and black.

We have lingered in the chambers of the sea
By sea-girls wreathed with seaweed red and brown
Till human voices wake us, and we drown.

-T.S. Eliot, excerpt from "The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock."

  • Member since May 2, 2007.
  • I am a 35 year old guy from Ohio (United States)
  • When I'm not writing, I'm a nurse..
  • I have 202 comments, 49 archived poems

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  • Done : Do you know what scares me shitless? on December 19, 2008
    I am not often in fear, but after reading your recent free-writes I am scared beyond belief at the thought of traveling through Ohio by car, getting into an accident and then waking up heavily drugged in your hospital as you, my fine male nurse, do the catheter or give me a sponge bath in my full body cast. You are a twisted man, Brandon, and yes...too many hits of acid do make you legally insane. I wouldn't know as I've never done an illegal drug in my life, but I know those who have done many and your writes are a close match, although I was thinking "tweaker" originally. But the writes were morbidly entertaining and I did so enjoy the raw honesty. I think I enjoy free-writes the most for that reason. Everyone is messed up in some way, shape, or form. Bravo to you for sharing it so honestly and keep on pluggin', Brandon.

    Are you still a male nurse? Just lemme know and I'll stay out of Ohio.

    al
  • StevensFamilyPride on May 3, 2007
    Welcome to sharepoetry, my name is Ray. If you ever have any questions just ask.

    Once again welcome,
    Ray

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  • on Passover by billbrando, on November 11, 2009
    Hey, yeah, thanks! It's been awhile since I've been here. I popped in and found your comment. I'm glad you like it. This is my first attempt at sestina. Let me tell you, it's very difficult because you must use the same series of words throughout. I'll revisit the use of the word "huh."

    I was very much in love when I wrote this. What a sucker I was!

  • on Appeasement by billbrando, on January 12, 2009

    Thank you

    for reading and responding. Yes, well, everything seems to be lacking in meaning at the end of the day. I guess this is a healthy thing to keep in mind the next time we're tempted to inflate our own importance.