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I’ve Paid My Dues

to be of use
without abuse
there’s no excuse
a bit obtuse?
well-cooked my goose?
slide on the noose?

that I refuse!

slip on my shoes
spread the news
do not confuse
it’s not a ruse
but what I choose
I’ve paid my dues
Copyright © | Year Posted 2025

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Dietrich Avatar
June 30, 2025 at 12:05 PM
I love poems succinct like this, Mark
Toney Avatar
June 30, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Thank you for brightening my day, Andrea.
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