Madame Boudreau

by Karl Wild GG23   Jul 17, 2007


An old woman in a warn out dusty dress,
Sits alone at the end of a crowded bar,
Her reason for waiting is anyone's guess,
Reeking of strong liquor and a cheap cigar.

All who pass critique, but still pay no mind,
Seen the same stale picture a thousand times,
Turn a blind eye thinking they know her kind,
Searching for handouts, a few nickels and dimes.

While waiting she reflects on her despicable past,
Truly scarred by the unforgiving loneliness of night,
Still incapable to fathom how quick forever passed,
Fights back the tears, holds a smile with all her might

Her outdated apparel mostly tattered and torn,
Have irreplaceable memories of a long lost dream,
What was once a beautiful rose, is merely thorn,
As time fades away, so to, does glory and gleam.

She'll be there every night, same time, same place,
With her pearls, fake smile's and overwhelming glow,
Not only searching for love, but a warming embrace,
This is the story of lonely widow, Madame Boudreau.

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  • 18 years ago

    by FallenGrace

    This is a wonderful poem, really deep, the emotions come across really well.
    i love the line "Still incapable to fathom how quick forever passed"

    thanks for the comment btw
    xxx

  • 18 years ago

    by Debbie

    A beautifully written love poem, enjoyed the story a lot and the story behind the story as well. I find your ability of putting pen to paper quite captivating, and worth further notice as well. Such a gift is, in fact, a kind of a genius.

    "What was once a beautiful rose, is merely thorn,
    As time fades away, so to, does glory and gleam."

    ^ Aging physically and nonphysically is a nightmare. That's how cruel Time is. But then, again... didn't Time give us enough time? Hm. I like the seeming truth drawn out by the foregoing couplet, it's simply provocative. A joy to read, as always. all the best and take care. ~Marian

  • 18 years ago

    by WiNgS Of StEeL

    This is one good poem:D
    just luvd it!!
    u sure do have a way with words:D
    hehe gr8 write
    keep it up
    tkcare
    bree

    plz rate and comment some of my poems:D
    tk care

  • 18 years ago

    by Fsams

    Excellent, the consecutive rhymes are very beautiful and catching. You have nicely describe the life and story of Madame Boudreau. I really loved this piece 5/5

    Tc
    Fsams

  • 18 years ago

    by Cassie Cain

    Good poem

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