PAPER CUTS

I have in haste
Enraged the paper’s edge
Soft slit of idle pain
Awaits
A dash of sweaty salt

Red dots upon the page
Unmuttered curses
Venom spit
Through gritted teeth

No bandage
Will adhere to finger tip
Lest it hit keys
Before their due
Doth did I try
A bit of Crazy Glue

Thus, am I stuck
In keyboard “L”
Copyright © | Year Posted 2024

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Tor Avatar
December 13, 2024 at 7:22 PM
Ouch John painful to read. S--t happens. Thanks for sharing...
Cheney Avatar
December 13, 2024 at 10:18 AM
100# gloss text can be lethal.
Andresen Avatar
December 11, 2024 at 11:08 AM
- Paper cuts... usually small... but they hurt... and a drop of blood can make a big mess :) - hugs
Lane Avatar
December 11, 2024 at 9:32 AM
L for Lawless lunacy, but ya took it like a man!
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