this city once held so many possibilities...

Too much hope only leads to disappointments, sadly, that's how it is Dartford.

guess you're right, although
too much hope is a bit like
too much love - of course
you'll end up disappointed,
but you'll still be the better
for having been capable of it..:)

I had the re-check who wrote this after reading.  Nice, simple truth by someone who generally takes a less serious tone.  Intriguing....

oh, you know, the whole
tears of a clown thing..:)

You know there's oil under there somewhere.  Either that or a temple pyramid. Either way its very nice poetry.

I suppose I didn't dig deep enough -
but then I suppose I never do...

thanks, Pish

This is my favourite of yours Paul.  I love the idea of magical worlds.  I'm sure they are in a much deeper place. :)

I haven't given up hope..:)

thank you..

Tears in your beers write

I like it, straight up life report

or a wail in the ale...:)

I think you need a camel :)

not my favourite brand of cigarette..:)