Covetousness

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out back of the barn
I watch you hitch a wagon

to the fine draft mare
your last harvest bought 

'tis I would be behind her, 
had I seen her first
(and had I a cart)

while you travel in comfort,
I ruin my good feet

why should she be yours??

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Written: 10/28/2018
Contest: Seven Deadly Sins
Sponsor: Edward Ibeh
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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Dietrich Avatar
October 29, 2018 at 7:40 PM
oh I love the way you did this in first person. One of the best I have seen.
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