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For Sale! (Repost)

FOR SALE! ...inspired by 'The Auction' by Theodore Roethke I woke to find confusion in my yard, signs 'FOR SALE!' had sprouted overnight, it seemed that people far and wide had heard "Everything Must Go!" a frightful sight! "Take Vanity," decried the auctioneer, "Arrogance and Anger, special, two for one, Indiscretion will look good on your chiffonier, a box of Grief, come on, we're almost done!" 'Twas barely noon, my garden was a wreck, bits of Indecision scattered here and there, Laziness had gone, nary a speck, no sign of Despair, no remnant anywhere. Hundreds rummaged through my underwear, like a bargain basement they were indiscreet, they left, and there was not a thing to spare, my soul was clean at last, my life was sweet!

Copyright © | Year Posted 2009




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Date: 2/22/2009 8:48:00 AM
Oh, Keith, I hope this is not based on personal experience! The state of our economy and the devastating impact on Americans is truly troubling! EXCELLENT! Love, Carolyn
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Date: 2/20/2009 5:59:00 AM
Sometimes I think 'Everything must go' in my life so I can get a fresh start...Another good write my friend...
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Date: 2/3/2009 10:16:00 PM
Inspirational! That's what I need...a good sale...or...barter...or...just a giveaway. Hmmm. It's late, but you've got me thinking. Hugs, DG.
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Date: 1/24/2009 5:43:00 AM
I really liked this, Keith. If it were only this easy to "clean house"! I like the second stanza, the auctioneer and his enthusiaism and the last line is perfect. Great write, Keith! Love and hugs, Robin
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Date: 1/23/2009 8:23:00 AM
I love the second stanza of this piece Keith..It was so strong the first line seemed to me like it was written with such force...I can hear the voice from the auctioneer and how he is excited. Enjoyed the read.
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