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Date: 2001 Aug 08
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Poor Charlie Brown

Poor Charlie Brown

Poor Charlie Brown
he never stops believing in Lucy
when she tells him
this time is it
this time is the one
this time she'll hold that ball steady
while he kicks it harder and farther than he ever has before
oh he can just feel that elusive dream
become reality in his mind
as he fixes his face with that determined look of his
and turns to run toward her...

why does he believe her?
she's never kept her word
she's cold, heartless, and a liar,
and she smiles her wicked smile inside
when good ol' Chuck runs forward giving his all
to kick only the hollow air
as he lands
stunned,
flat on his back,  
gasping for breath
seeing stars through the pain
and sweat in his eyes
once again
wondering why
he ever believed her
and swearing to himself
that he never will again

until next time...

Poor Charlie Brown,
I know why you believe her...