Edward Ibeh Poet Haibun

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A Pound of Flesh

A man of unquestioned probity in his community, stumbles upon
A hidden duffel bag in the woods while camping with his family
He pulls it out of the dirt and zips it open. The duffel bag 
Is stuffed with $100 bills. He turns in the money, in full
To the authorities the next day. His honest deed earns him 
Considerable, much-deserved kudos in the press. Unfortunately
He also gets the attention of an unscrupulous stranger, anonymously
Demanding "every last penny of my money back, or I'll...
Continue to make life a living hell for you and your family..."



                                                                     A ruthless demand
                                                          Stranger wants his pound of flesh
                                                                     Tough predicament




Date written and posted: 04/18/2019

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