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An Old Shovel

An old shovel Shelved under the ray Of another day Nearly done, Though the finch still flies Otherwise, and the mare Under the glare of The darkening sun, Knows the Old Bright Girl Has had her fun, So off to our sleep Spots we stumble Until our Final Grumble, And we need, again, The shelved shovel To end our days, And all of life's Lovely ways.

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Date: 9/7/2023 5:23:00 AM
And all of life’s lovely ways. What an ending. I really love your rhymes here. They flow in such a melodious manner, so lyrical and your personification is so creative. Loved this
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Matt Caliri
Date: 9/7/2023 10:03:00 PM
Thank-you! I enjoyed the process. You're too kind.
Date: 9/3/2023 5:03:00 AM
You personified it very well..
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Matt Caliri
Date: 9/3/2023 3:32:00 PM
Thank-you!!!
Date: 8/29/2023 4:09:00 PM
I like this. It’s deceptively deep and all encompassing. The more I read it the more I like it. xomo
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Matt Caliri
Date: 8/29/2023 5:25:00 PM
Thanks! I consider it my "old man and the sea" of all my poems.

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