Paper Girl

[billy]

glad to see that girl riding up the path
it's Blossom Riley
straddling the bar
I raked plucked leaves from the tines should it be plucked raked leaves from....
from now on mister Paris your new papergirl
I saw her around
knew her dad was Riley
the mechanic burly man with tough sons

she folded one real neat you collect when
every Friday then we'll have a pop

I save my pennies and dimes
my my Blossom
you have yes changed I save
for my paper bill in a Folger coffee can
when you can
and if in denim overalls ahead
of your paper route would you
fourteen now
stay for a bottle of Nehi grape
I keep on ice

I hear cherry cider music at the fair
all kinds of blossomings
rounding corners of side show tents
licking
vanilla scones and tossing braids

cards snapper clothespins in your spokes
sure mister Paris
I'll have a pop

now raking leaves I hear Blossom pedaling (sp)
Jacks Kings and Queens the Nine of Hearts
tat-tatting tat
past rows of hedge up the road

come around
the dew is on Sunday morning maybe
I'm gathering wood out back
don't throw under the porch
toss it spinning in early sun
bring stones I'll shine on my grinding wheel
your mouth all Nehi grape
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Blossom turn around
bend down
pull the arrow out my heel

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roy hobbs

i'm seeing it as a fanatasy more than a reality. and though i'm struggling to follow it i'm not that sure that i care i have to. i'm just immersing myself into it. i've read it a few times now and it feels real. though i am struggling a little i can't put my finger on the why of it.
some great lines.

and if in denim overalls ahead
of your paper route would you
fourteen now
stay for a bottle of Nehi grape
it works even without grammar. i like the way you reinforce the wanting of her with the grape temptation. (if that's what it is).
it's one of those likeable pieces that you think you know what's being acted out but aren't totally sure. it makes me ask "what is it about youth that we so covet as we get older,

sorry i couldn't be more constructive.

thanks for the read.