Off the Deep End

while sleeping
i hear the pitter
but not the patter
that will come later

(how many thought
"latter"? "ladder"? or
"lather"? it doesn't
matter, dreams are
that way, happily
ever after...) but in
nonsuch lets say:

the feet steps of
a little creature
running top my
roof (really just
a squirrel, but lets
say we decided 
to use "lather" in
stead):

the sound of drops
perhaps raindrops
since it would
be insane to say 
there's a faucet 
above my house

but since it's lather
let me finish washing
and massaging my Muse
then get a rubber

should get a rubber
washer first to stop
the dripping drops
that patter and keep
me from getting
a good night's 
sleep
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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Mchattie Avatar
April 12, 2019 at 8:34 PM
Again. Another thoughtful and interesting read, Have a great day.
Connelly Avatar
April 12, 2019 at 8:36 PM
Thanks David. It's just whimsy.
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