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Last Carriage

Two women fighting over last cart Unsophisticated, brawling, stubborn, Short. Up rolls a knight, armor shining bright, “Why d’ost thou fight til the death o’er singular shining carriage? Mine has wings...fly ‘way, take thee for thy miscarriage. i shall tarry for one of my own.” Their heads, ready to roll, explode, quibbling, quizzical like two German Shepherds — ears antennae’d for radar, heads cocked ready to shoot, surprised, surrendering to the prize — shoulders like majestic highs walk into the sunset reprise. The sun sparkles like diamonds On the suited knight, night’s been saved from a ridiculous fight. What other maelstrom resides in the honey jar? 3/13/2020

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Date: 3/13/2020 3:27:00 PM
Ah, to take the common and dress it in gold! That is quite a skill-- love the last line.
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Date: 3/13/2020 10:53:00 AM
The sad truth is you don't need food, gold, toilet paper or other necessities. You just need an Ar-15 and a pick-up truck. Have a great day my friend.
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Date: 3/13/2020 10:15:00 AM
I am smiling big time. You nailed it; something you saw? We saw it on the news last night. People standing in line to the back of the store.
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