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Decrepitude
2012.02.21
Harbinger
by Sarah-Jane Platt
My bus pass came today
I got it through the post
I take the bus 'bout every day
More frequently than most.
It's nice to have a bus pass
Means I don't have to pay
But there's this other feeling
Knew it would come one day
It's that bus pass lying there
Says to me "You're old!
The government has got you now
In a werewolf's hold
Now everything is regulated
Housing, pension, care
And if there's no bed for you to die in
They'll leave you lying there
They'll sigh in young frustration
As they pass you in the street
They'll laugh because you're old
With unsure, fumbling feet
So take the bus, don't worry!
It'll save your legs a mile. "
But I know the younger ones
Will stand me in the aisle.
Yet I still have my pride
And Youth won't conquer me
That feeling of decrepitude?
For now, I'll leave it be.
by Sarah-Jane Platt
My bus pass came today
I got it through the post
I take the bus 'bout every day
More frequently than most.
It's nice to have a bus pass
Means I don't have to pay
But there's this other feeling
Knew it would come one day
It's that bus pass lying there
Says to me "You're old!
The government has got you now
In a werewolf's hold
Now everything is regulated
Housing, pension, care
And if there's no bed for you to die in
They'll leave you lying there
They'll sigh in young frustration
As they pass you in the street
They'll laugh because you're old
With unsure, fumbling feet
So take the bus, don't worry!
It'll save your legs a mile. "
But I know the younger ones
Will stand me in the aisle.
Yet I still have my pride
And Youth won't conquer me
That feeling of decrepitude?
For now, I'll leave it be.
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Merveilleuse photo pour un texte magnifique. Très émouvant ensemble Antonio
josy63 · 2012-02-21: 06:57
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Oh my! Is that a statue?
CHOSSID · 2012-02-21: 10:08
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I Love those words :) So true and fits perfect with your picture
EvaLizette · 2012-02-21: 10:45
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Wonderful post! Great photo soundtrack stunning!
deandrade · 2012-02-21: 11:41
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this so describes perfectly the fears of the elderly .....love the expression that carries the narrative so well!
KatysPassionata · 2012-02-21: 12:56
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The bus pass as a perfect symbolism.. great words with a great picture. The facial expression is one of sadness and acceptance of the inevitable... The music is amazing.
nynkeb · 2012-02-21: 13:58
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wow! impressive shot.
alaskalea · 2012-02-21: 16:47
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Décrépitude peut-être ! Mais superbe statut! et celui qui l'a fait , avait d'excellentes mains!
tikine3gogours · 2012-02-21: 16:49
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omg!! this is so cool. nice ;)) great capture
Ejrodriguez · 2012-02-21: 22:07
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what a strange picture
mawey · 2012-02-22: 04:32
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Fascinating image. I like very much editing too and elegant duotone.
YUKJA · 2012-02-22: 14:38
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Interesting work my friend.
unreal · 2012-02-23: 11:01
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Muito boa esta foto, está espectacular!
Unchained · 2012-02-25: 14:22
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Sim está mesmo espectacular
renatomartins · 2012-02-26: 16:25
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