Spreading the Love

gravel 
crunchy like carrots
except I  like them
can't say the same for 
what's 
grating to shovel
grinding to rake
and there's over a ton 
would've bought Thanksgiving
got that
you have your truck
get me some gravel
sure 
why not
shoveling gravel
like putting up with a fussy baby
except I love the baby
hot sweaty tired dusty
arms shoulders back sore
feels good
gonna take 
two loads more
spreading gravel
like spreading the love
except...
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November 25, 2022 at 6:17 AM
Hey Steven….i like your poem very much….I believe my husband could relate to it for sure especially the sore arms shoulders and back! Enjoyed….Debx
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November 25, 2022 at 7:10 AM
Thanks Deb. It's encouraging to know. Especially since today I will be hauling and spreading some more...
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