An Awesome and Active Mailperson

Walking, the mail man once carried a bag
Slowly, he now drives a jeep to mail box

Brown spots over my mail; a little moist
Like coffee stain probably from the gutter

Lazy! just sit, won’t get out the vehicle now
Months ago, he walked until women came

Hissing teeth, “Just suits me fine, he mumbles”
Recalled my dog, Ruff, chased him one day

Running, the mail scattered all over the street
Like ginkgo leaves spinning in autumn’s wind

Now I wonder, “What in earth am I to do?”
This new mailperson, different yet the same

First a lazy mailman until women appeared
Rules of the game just immediately changed

It’s no longer mailman; it was never mail woman
Now just mailperson; wow women have power!

Some women are awesome! Roses will be great
She ought to smile and bring much more mail

She may come to my door; sensational smile
Active! I bet she will get out of the vehicle

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© Joseph S. Spence, Sr., (Epulaeryu Master) 5/13/09
All Rights Reserved, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
Senior Advisor, to Founder of Motivational Strips
Ambassador De Literature
Noble Star of Literature 2018
Living Legend of the 21st Century
Pentasiv B World Friendship Poetry Featured Poet 2019
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Joseph S. Spence, Sr., is the author of "The Awakened One Poetics" (2009), which is 
published in seven different languages. He invented the Epulaeryu poetry form, which 
focuses on succulent cuisines and drinks. He is published in various forums, including the 
World Haiku Association; Poetinis Druskininku, Milwaukee Area College, Phoenix Magazine; 
Möbius Poetry, and Taj Mahal Review to name a few. Joseph is a Goodwill Ambassador for 
the state of Arkansas, USA, a college faculty, and a military veteran.

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Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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Suzadail Jr. Avatar
July 9, 2009 at 5:29 PM
They don't build mailmen like they used to. God Bless. Vince
Jackson Avatar
June 15, 2009 at 4:23 PM
Joseph....lol....cute poem....got your eye and a cute mail lady eh?
Williams Avatar
May 18, 2009 at 7:06 AM
Hello and welcome back Joseph.... thank you so much for all your recent comments on my poems. I really liked the feel of intimacy in this poem, the mail person... being someone we all see and know, its an interesting observation Joseph
Strand Avatar
May 17, 2009 at 11:16 PM
Thank you for your welcome blog comment Joseph.Rgds brian
Mac Donald Avatar
May 16, 2009 at 9:37 PM
Ouch Joseph, we have a lady mail person but she delivers to the community mail boxes at the end of the streets. But sometimes we get mail delivered directly to the door, by poeple who get our mail by mistake. A way of meeting people, I suppose.:) Best to you and yours....Mikki
Blake Ii Avatar
May 16, 2009 at 7:45 PM
This is an interesting one. The mail ladies are interesting. Sam
Hannon Avatar
May 15, 2009 at 11:04 AM
interesting piece joeseph. cheers for the comment you made
Strand Avatar
May 14, 2009 at 11:57 PM
thanks for your welcome observations Joseph.Rgds Brian
Strand Avatar
May 14, 2009 at 12:02 AM
Like it Joseph.Thanks for your kind words today.Rgds Brian
Peranteau Avatar
May 13, 2009 at 4:15 PM
Joseph,...I definately got a high kick out of this one,...now,..where are the trash girls! *smiles* james
Winter Avatar
May 13, 2009 at 3:17 PM
~lol~ This is too cute! You must live in the country. Our mail carriers still walk here. And I am lucky to have a truly wonderful mailman! So delightful to read you again! Love, Shar
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