HopesA Poem by Rose DowningJust a list of my hopes.
Having no life and not seizing the day,
is the sin of a dirt-water town. The Devil take all of you sinners away, may he burn this whole place to the ground. I hope the foul smoke lifts me up to the sky, I hope I can swim on the rain. May it wash the smoke soft as a lullaby, I hope that I never get sane. I hope that my madness can fly me away, far away from the rational ground. Having no life and not seizing the day, is the sin of a dirt-water town. © 2025 Rose DowningAuthor's Note
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Added on February 9, 2010 Last Updated on August 2, 2025 AuthorRose DowningThe Road, ORAboutI've been traveling all my life throughout the pacific north west. I grew up mainly in cities, country ranches, country bars, cemeteries, and the burbs. I'm also fun at parties. I've won 1st place in .. more.. |

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