Street Roots • October 13-19, 2017
Poetry
All You All
Page 13
Tom
by Ron Sanford
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by Maddy Brown-Clark
C E N T R A L C IT Y
Fumbling for my meds, my mind’s in a blur
Try to set my mind on having meditation, time for
A vacation, a retreat from routine. Use less. Recycle.
Reuse. Don’t waste. Be efficient with the little
Strength I have left in my arms.
There is no one to impress in my life right now
Can I write my own ticket and somehow get by?
A rendezvous, a respite from the grind. Be calm. Life is short.
Rest up. Don’t rush. Appreciate the good things like
A cat nap, yogurt and fruit, fresh foods
The free spirit, the social butterfly is back. Whew!
Broken systems and people won’t stop me
I have a pulse. I can eat and drink. I can go potty.
I can breathe free. Thanks to the help and guidance
I’ve gotten outside of myself et al.
I can be ME the best that I can be. Yeah!
Thank you friends and family!
You’re the best!
I’m off the street. Thank you all you all!
CO FFEE
Tom has left us
He’s walked out the door
We won’t get to hear him
Sing live anymore
His music was precious
His music was great.
I’m glad I enjoyed him
Before it was too late
My cousin who sang with him
Held him so dear
Yes, Tom enjoyed
A magical career
Sourcing & roasting craft coffee to
benefit programs at Central City Concern.
IN STORES
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Cooperative Grocery, Green Zebra, Chuck's
Produce, Food Fight!, Cherry Sprout Produce, and
Know Thy Food.
AT YOUR OFFICE
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Dedicated to Tom Petty
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The silent night passes on
To a bright dawn, to new hopes
And a beginning, a fresh start
Like the roar of a
Muscle car, on its first start.
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