On the Sideline

What
are we all
doing here
on the sideline

damaged
needing repair
in a lineup
getting processed
waiting for a tuneup

our turn thru the puppy mill
longing to rush back
pick up the pace
speed spinning
our hamster wheel



AP: Honorable Mention 2020
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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October 4, 2019 at 8:53 AM
And they call it life. Like the wording!
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