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Nineseventeenpm

nineseventeen PM
a slow drip torments the kitchen
the TV argues with the walls
in another room
that damn mosquito waits
tuning its violin
a distant odor of skunk
sneaks under the door
two crickets argue
over the temperature
worms sniff the cool damp air
a commuter train hurries
to make last call
a lazy dog farts
in hope the skunk is listening
a kettle whistles
soft slippers shuffle
tea…..and toast
call to the past
come sit awhile


John G. Lawless
©5/21/2018

Copyright © | Year Posted 2018




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Date: 7/17/2018 4:54:00 PM
hmm bit different atmosphere than my 9.17, definitely prefer mine. Love always - V
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