College Tries and French Fries

I canvas past thoughts
Audit each scattered experience
Life hacks spoken in full seriousness
Over dessert friendly nights

A 1v1 debate goes unsung
As I limp into the arena
Circling the same old argument
Before closing the door
To my small apartment

College tries and French fries
Off track on a non-traditional path
A shout rushing out of my mouth
Hear me out
Let synergy find its route

Tributaries wander unmarried
Lake effect snow drifts
Tumultuous winds blow
Across this desolate land
Yet it rests somehow
In the palm of my hand
Copyright © | Year Posted 2025

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Goldsmith Avatar
November 9, 2025 at 11:47 AM
"College Tries and French Fries" is a wonderful write. I enjoyed reading... Have a fun day writing away...............
Delegans Avatar
November 13, 2025 at 10:04 PM
Thanks, Paula.
Wolf Avatar
November 6, 2025 at 8:32 PM
As good as it gets --- in college anyway. Love how you segued to 'life' in the last stanza. I keep reading it again and again. And again. ~ gw
Delegans Avatar
November 13, 2025 at 10:03 PM
Thank you, Gershon.
Etgen-Baker Avatar
November 4, 2025 at 5:35 PM
enjoyed your imagery, especially in these lines: Tributaries wander unmarried Lake effect snow drifts
Delegans Avatar
November 5, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Thank you for reading and complimenting, Sara.
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