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Open Poetry #41

Let The Dime Decide

Xillus_Xavier
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since 2007-10-05

Posts 72
Alabama

0 posted 2007-11-29 05:29 PM

Let The Dime Decide

Emerging from my denims' depths,
where linty creatures lie,
a coin to use - a flip will choose
the way for you and I.

The tiniest of a tinny mint
(of borders - not in worth)
shall fly from off my forceful thumb
and somersault to earth.

Depending on the side that lands,
I'll flash a frown or grin.
If Roosevelt can see the sky -
A left turn and I win.

But if the darkness of the ground
and grass impedes his sight,
then I have lost the argument -
and we'll be turning right.

Just let us end the vain debate
by making Fate our guide.
Our destiny is in the air...
We'll let the dime decide.

Midnitesun

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since 2001-05-18

Posts 28647
Gaia

1 posted 2007-11-29 06:44 PM

Hmmm, I like to think I might be in control,
as opposed to the random chance of a coin flip.
Interesting write!

Xillus_Xavier
Member

since 2007-10-05

Posts 72
Alabama

2 posted 2007-11-29 07:13 PM

Ah yes, but what happens when you're debating a decision that has to be made with someone and neither of you are backing down?

I feel that handling arguments THIS way is better than escalating to pointless violence.

aziza
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since 2006-07-09

Posts 2995
Lumpy Oatmeal makes me Crazy!

3 posted 2007-11-30 02:03 AM

I often like the flip of a coin - sometimes words just slow down the decision. I like the poem too - you made me check my pockets for a dime.

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