Batteries Not Included

“Batteries not included,” She said.
Which seemed obvious to me;
Maybe a reason she was unwed,
I mean how laconic can one be?

Till to wind her up you know I thought,
Without them batteries knowing;
And yes a charge so I got
As I tried to get her going.

Maybe I could plug her in
And she would get a tiny boost;
All I hoped for was a simple grin,
And so it was, her I goosed.

Yeah, old batteries not included, man,
Suddenly seemed much more sunny;
A good goose and here I am,
Living with the Energizer Bunny.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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February 18, 2016 at 9:50 AM
Great metaphorical piece, David! (Batteries not included, terms and conditions apply, subject to availability, on DVD Monday.)
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