You stopped me in the hall
and kindly asked, “How are you?”
We enjoyed our conversation
until your foot came into view
and I watched it flip the rug.
But what was unimaginable
is you left it flipped up
like some kind of animal.
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The Ne’er-do-well’s Mantra
I tried so hard to be good.
But that just never did take.
Mischief I could never forsake.
I gave up doing what I should.
Instead, focused on what I would.
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Let’s look at the word error
which sounds more like a stutter.
Do you think the mumbler
was not at all convinced or sure
Continue readingTwo Bottles
On the bathroom sink
two bottles sit side by side
one bottle is for the ear
one bottle is for the eye
when you grab a bottle
you better just get it right.
Continue readingFit Out
I used to feel the pressure
and tried to make myself fit.
Now I’m more of whatever
and usually lost quite a bit.
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Crunchy Leaf Season
Here we go, it’s that time of year
when I just can’t walk a straight line.
Let me say, the fault is not mine.
I’m not drunk, let me make that clear
it’s because crunchy leaves are here.
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Reply All Drama
For Pete’s sake, please don’t do it!
Sure, you want to have your say
but trust me, there is a better way.
A one-on-one is a better bit
certainly not Reply All and submit.
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What a beautiful fall morning!
Instead of sitting looking at a computer screen all day
I wish I had a window.
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