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Cause for Worry

He scratched your back, now he needs bail; It’s payback time cause he’s in jail. This pest has tagged your buttonhole. A cause for worry, you poor soul. Of course, he needs money, bold cash; and you fear potential backlash. One-time friend? Consider pest control; some cause for worry, you poor soul. He ‘knows’ you’ll help him, good buddy. TV news reports quick study - the judge has ruled against parole. Less cause for worry, you poor soul. More news details - "pest" has no clout. It may be years before he’s out; he lied in court; he’s dug a hole. No cause for worry, you poor soul…

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Kim Rodrigues

Date: 3/21/2025 5:07:00 PM

Congrats, Reason! Don’t get tangled up in that kind of mess. Love how it ended.

Reason A. Poteet
Date: 3/27/2025 12:50:00 PM

Wise words from wise woman. So very true. Thanks for the comment and encouragment it brings.

Terry Miller

Date: 3/21/2025 8:32:00 AM

Very well written, congratulations

Reason A. Poteet
Date: 3/21/2025 11:13:00 AM

Thank you, Terry and re: your own entry here, Similar thoughts invade my mind still, though my husband passed a year ago - I still sense his presence in the home we shared.

Joseph May

Date: 3/21/2025 7:09:00 AM

The worry decreases as his time increase, Very nicely done Reason, Congrats on your win :)

Reason A. Poteet
Date: 3/21/2025 11:19:00 AM

Thank you, Joseph for the placement in your contest. Will keep the repetitive thought but will likely edit that 4th line in each stanza slightly at a later date. Thanks for commenting too.