The Only One

There is only one yawn in existence.
It passes from person to person in the space of a blink.
Extremely contagious, you can catch it by sight alone.
This person, that person, a person in the next room. 
Who will catch it next? 
You, me, your grandmother?
Watch for the yawn and see.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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October 8, 2010 at 2:31 PM
It is quite amazing when one yawns and another see's, they yawn also. Quirky poem Amy >> James
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September 10, 2010 at 12:10 PM
What a beautiful day to sit and read poetry here at PoetrySoup. Please keep writing and sharing your poems with us. What a diverse group of poets we have here I am so happy you are one of us Amy. Have a wonderful weekend filled with inspiration. Love, Carol
Chu Avatar
September 9, 2010 at 11:00 PM
"There is only one yawn in existence." That first line is epic. A very witty way of starting the the thought that it's contagious. Lines 1-3 are my fav.
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September 9, 2010 at 7:41 PM
lol love it!!, well it is pretty contageous, the question of who amongst us is next lol, enjoyed your write..P.D.
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