Jeff The Three-Legged Worm

Jeff the three-legged worm
they weren’t his legs
but legs that he’d found
from old bits of twig
just scattered around
he once saw a centipede
who laughed and made fun
of a young and shy Jeff
stuck on his tum
but Jeff swam through soil
and the centipede saw
staring in wonder
amazement and awe
the twig legs put by now
but kept just in case
although Jeff seems ok 
from the beam on his face
Copyright © | Year Posted 2024

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Wraith Avatar
July 11, 2024 at 10:09 AM
This was a lighthearted and fun read Clive! I can empathize with Jeff here. So many times in life we pretend to be something that we are not, out of fear of rejection or wanting so bad to be accepted and to fit in!! And then it turns out, all we have to do is be ourselves. It takes many years to learn who we are, to be accepting of who we are and believe who we are is enough for others to love and accept. A profound introspective piece you have drafted here Clive!! Well done
Culverhouse Avatar
July 11, 2024 at 12:11 PM
Your comment is well said, I appreciate you taking the time to read my something serious said in something silly, thanks Edward
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