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To Rose: An Oddity
by Mark M Lichterman → (All Poetry by Mark M Lichterman)
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In answer to Rose' wonderful letter to me:

 

 An oddity

I’d say

I'm an oddity

in so far as

blaming my parents

blaming the world

for whatever

or any reason

my life

has not become

as I wish.

 

Never browbeaten

never beaten,

thoroughly loved

knowing, though,

swats on my ass

when deserved.

 

Even if hated

told to eat that

that was good for me.

 

Bed time

bed time

even if not

ready.

 

No phony rewards,

no shelved trophies

for loosing,

for when I lost

I knew I lost.

 

Chores known

chores completed.

 

Far from rich

never poor

never without

that

that was needed.

Clothing handed

from older cousin to me.

Second-hand bike

my cherished prize.

 

Play in the alleys

worse crime

breaking a plate glass

window with a swatted ball.

 

No blame to my parents

no blame to the world

my life designed

by only myself.

 

No blame to my parents

no blame to the world

no, none at all!

 

Older now,

much older now.                                                                  

My life now

what I made it:

Not rich,

not poor,

living where I want,

living as I want,

loving one

being loved by one

 

My prime ambition fulfilled:

three books written,

three books published.

 

Though not religious,

still,

for my seventy and five years,

health holding far beyond expectation

so there I do...

“Thank you, God!”

 

So...

actually an oddity.

I’d say

I'm an oddity

in so far as

blaming my parents

blaming the world

for whatever

or any reason

my life

has not become

as I wish.

 

No blame to my parents

no blame to the world

my life designed

by only myself,

not rich

not poor

living where I want

living as I want,

loving and loved.

So there I do...

for all that’s good,

for all I have,

“Thank you, God!”

 


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 Reviews of "To Rose: An Oddity"
Reviewed by Rose Rideout
Reviewed on April 11, 2010
Markie I believe we all have our ways, our beliefs, maybe that is being normal.I was afraid you were upset with me when I never heard from you but I can see you weren't. I thank you my dear friend as I too thank God for all good things in my life and for the lessons I've learned through hard times and for bringing people like you into my life. This is a great write Markie as usual. Thank you.

Your #1 Newfie Friend Hugs XOXOXO, Rose


Reviewed by Patrick Granfors
Reviewed on April 10, 2010
You sir, are a refreshing oddity. A very pleasant write. I'll be looking for you at the UCLA festival! Patrick

Reviewed on April 10, 2010
We've always thought of ourselves as "Oddity"; yet, others only find us being "Unique", and I must say I'm enjoying every minute of being "myself".

I've heard it from somewhere: "No matter how and in what manner we've come into this world, or what circumstances that were surrounding us while we were growing up, it is us who have to make ourselves shine the brightest amongst others." - and I'm still working toward having that shine.

Sandie Angel :o)


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