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poetsguild Member
since 2001-08-12
Posts 85Florida |
Yard Sale Packing up and shipping out when a shopper’s gust browses through - riffling papers and seeking small bargains. “Well, look at this, do you believe it!” You can have this obsession for pennies on the dollar - it’s a giveaway, even though it’s a bit threadbare. Oh, it’s still got some mileage yet, but I’m finished with it now. A collection of pretty paper fans, spread out fictions of self-deception; now transparent and crumbling - full of ghosts fleeing. Scuttling like Madagascar roaches. Here’s some old attitudes - arrogance and spite, cold suit of armor built of pride; self-effacement and shame - been gathering dust in the corner; take them - Hey! I’ll pay you. I’m slashing prices and paring down the spirit, raking through the daily departures. Don’t need a suitcase or a steamer trunk; what’s of value I carry in my heart. © 2000 Melissa Songer |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
This likes me, a great deal! Well done, Melissa.... |
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Duncan Member Ascendant
since 2001-08-07
Posts 5455 |
Quite an effective way of 'cleaning house'. |
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poetsguild Member
since 2001-08-12
Posts 85Florida |
Thank you, Sunshine and Duncan. |
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