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Old Stained Mattress

Old stained mattress 
in a ditch looking forlorn
cast aside without a second thought

Old stained mattress 
blown off a truck by a strong wind
or placed here by two men lugging?

Old stained mattress
shabby and streaked
I pass her daily

Wondering if she has feelings
Making up stories about her
Thinking about her first day off the showroom floor

Poor old stained mattress
Poor poor old stained mattress
She makes me feel badly.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2020




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