Over and Back

Here I am
a pin-cushioned thumbtack
stuck in my ways
like a stick in the mud
or a telephone pole
obstructing the gorgeous view 
of a T-Mobile tower
flapping my wires
            &
watching the crows
pass me over on by.


5/10/2019
Submitted for: Dial It Back Poetry Contest
Sponsored by: Maureen McGreavy
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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Allison Avatar
June 6, 2019 at 3:07 AM
deep and dark in a way the imagery reminded me of the birds - made me smile with the gorgeous view of the t mobile tower. congrats on your top spot:-) hugs Jan xx
Garcia Avatar
June 6, 2019 at 3:14 AM
Yay! My mum told me to tell you hello and to extend hugs to you. So... :-) hugs Phil xx
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