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Saturday, March 17, 2012

BACK IN THE DAY



Poetry Potluck--With Real Toads--d'Verse Poets Pub


She had a checkered past.


But with my thrift store
mentality, I didn't mind buying used--
(there's something very cozy
about things that are broken in)
long as it looked like
it would stand up to the
wear and tear. 

One day she said to me:
Why are you with me?
I'm such a whore.

I like whores, I said.

She gave me a look of utter incredulity.

But if she had thought about it,
even a little,
she would have figured that out
the third time we visited 
the Salvation Army store. 

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23 comments:

  1. Brian MillerMarch 17, 2012 at 8:31 AM

    ha...there is something about things a little broken in man...very buk in your delivery as well...

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  2. Sherry Blue SkyMarch 17, 2012 at 10:18 AM

    You are kind, Tim.......I love thrift stores too!!!! They so rock! Love the line about things that are broken in.

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  3. Teri and her Stylish Adventure Cats March 17, 2012 at 3:34 PM

    Hahameow! I'll buy a lot at Goodwill, but never shoes...

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  4. EvelynMarch 17, 2012 at 3:54 PM

    This is quite a post...
    whore is an interesting concept.

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  5. ScarletMarch 19, 2012 at 2:23 PM

    Very nice use of the thrift shops ...and "whore" is relative.

    An interesting post...Hope you link in every Monday at RT ~

    Happy day to you~

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  6. UnknownMarch 19, 2012 at 4:25 PM

    Rough and raucous, yet loving and appreciative, the tone of this piece forces the reader to reconsider, to think twice.

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  7. shawnacyMarch 19, 2012 at 11:26 PM

    things that are truly beautiful have signs of life. they are nicked and dinged and faded a little. the japanese call it wabi-sabi. the velveteen rabbit calls it becoming alive. six of one...

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  8. HerotomostMarch 20, 2012 at 6:28 AM

    Ha!!! I noticed that everyone commented about liking thrift stores too, but nary a comment about liking whores. This was like a short movie with an awesome cast. Reality tends to sink in deeper when it catches you by surprise. Loved this...great job.

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  9. Mary B. MansfieldMarch 20, 2012 at 6:53 AM

    Gotta agree with Brian on this, my mind immediately jumped to Bukowski reading this. And with my own thrift-store, wabi-sabi, picker mentality, I could really relate. Love, love, love this!

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  10. TimoteoMarch 20, 2012 at 10:29 AM

    BRIAN, SHERRY, TERI(the only thing I won't buy at a thrift store is underwear--I don't want to get THAT cozy!)

    EVELYN, HEAVEN, KIM (thanks for your insightful comment)

    SHAWNACY (right--half of one and six dozen of another)

    HEROTOMOST (thanks...I think I'm in line with Jesus on that issue. By the way--I almost spelled your name HETERO TO MOST--that would have given it an entirely different slant!)

    MARY (what a lovely comment--thanks for visiting!)

    Appreciate your comments, gang!

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  11. Audrey Howitt aka DivaloungerMarch 20, 2012 at 1:42 PM

    There is a part of me that really just has to chuckle loudly at this--thrift stores and whores--and the low budget blues--Loved this!

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  12. ClaudiaMarch 20, 2012 at 1:58 PM

    i love it....very buk indeed...he was all broken himself..like we all are....naked in the snow....eh...? haha..your comments always crack me up...smiles

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  13. hedgewitchMarch 20, 2012 at 3:00 PM

    Find me someone that isn't a whore these days. I'm also a great believer in the virtue of things that last, however much they're used. A cohesive and original bit of observation in this, my friend, as well as a nifty write. I like a checkered past, but I think mine is more paisley.

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  14. Pat HattMarch 20, 2012 at 4:19 PM

    ha! A little used and worn isn't always a bad thing.

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  15. Shelley LundquistMarch 20, 2012 at 5:15 PM

    A very brazen offering... I do so like to be kept amused. Nicely done. : )

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  16. Brian MillerMarch 20, 2012 at 5:29 PM

    i def dont go for hand me down underwear...i wrote a poem on that...never posted it...i just might now

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  17. VictoriaMarch 20, 2012 at 5:31 PM

    This is so clever, Tim. "I don't mind buying used..." Such a good metaphor for the whole story.

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  18. JiRaMarch 20, 2012 at 6:17 PM

    Ah... I like this... funny and yet somehow so very, very true. ;)

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  19. SemaphoreMarch 20, 2012 at 6:53 PM

    A quick character sketch that fills in - with a few lines - the profiles of not one, but two memorable characters.

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  20. ^.^March 21, 2012 at 1:53 AM

    I like this, Timoteo ... a lot ... in many ways ... because of the Salvation Army mentalility ... it's the way to look at things and people ... it's the only way to look at things and people ... the more I look the more I love ... you ... thank you ... Love, cat. PS: I have a broyher by the name of Timothey ...

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  21. Mark ButkusMarch 21, 2012 at 2:49 PM

    Another winner!

    Cheers,

    Mark Butkus

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  22. MariApril 5, 2012 at 8:35 AM

    We're all a little used and a little whore-ish. Love the almost-accidental intimacy on your sleeve here.
    I agree (again) with the Bukowski's comparisons. It's a high complement.

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  23. TimoteoApril 5, 2012 at 8:59 AM

    MARI,
    Always great to hear from you....appreciate the compliment immensly, and your attention to detail! LOL

    MARK,
    Thanks, man.

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