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You’re the Man
You’re flying like a squirrel Through a forest of dark jerseys You throw the ball up and into the hoop You’re on top of the world You won’t stoop Whistles blow, you come crashing down Not before spinning The way the crowd responds you’d think you’re wearing a crown You spring up from your fall
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Coworker Love
On a Friday afternoon, it was time to leave, finally I’d hoped to leave at 2 but it was 2:45 On Valentine’s Day All my co-workers asked what I’d be doing tonight My husband was also stranded at work Our plans were delayed It was me and Cleo in the break room Dr. Fee and
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Pedestrian
Be a pedestrian Life can be pedestrian But at least the sky evolves Clouds and winds shifts by nature’s laws Go outside and see Get on your feet View the pink sky The egrets going by Tires and engines were both great inventions But I’d argue feet are better All those ligaments and bones tethered
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More Than Hair
Those silver scissors glitter How they catch my eye and I can’t stay away I’d feel so free, I’d be bold Truly not caring what other people say is gold To let my neck be bare To let go of long hair Let those clips and me meet I can’t stay out of the seat
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The Crosswalk
Where does time go? I was thinking about it as I walked through the crosswalk, pushing my bike beside me in my hands The white stick figure on the other side of the street blinked Maybe the time is under my feet I prayed all the cars would stop at the red stop light above
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Hunger-Prayer
I’m ashamed to tell it This is so petty But every night it gets me We finally sit on the couch I’m dying to put some food in my mouth My stomach is growling The savory food on my plate is steaming It’s been a long day Before we dive in, my husband says, “Let’s
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Pleasant Words
I’m not sure why you have to say it Any preceding words of integrity are negated You have a pretty face but an ugly mouth Maybe you are a comedian, but why did you have to let it out And you, you’re an artist I don’t know, maybe you’re trying your hardest What about all
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Terminator Playground
It was strangely like a scene from Terminator A preschool playground I metaphorically said I’d pass by it later The place closed down for a few years because of COVID Today I passed it by and it seems it’s reopened I pedaled past it on the way to work – the building next door The
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