My Passion's Crashin'

     My passion’s crashin’
        Enthusiasm spasmed  

     My heart’s no longer in it
        I’m pure counterfeit

     I’d rather be in jail
        Call it betrayal… 

     But they trot me out, their annual thrill 
       Wish I were ill ~ punxsutawney phil
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Etgen-Baker Avatar
September 19, 2025 at 3:19 PM
just too funny....wasn't expecting that ending. Witty and well crafted...enjoy your evening, Sara
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