The Phoenix

No rooster will lay an egg
No human male will give birth
No snail will move fast
No fish will walk
No bird will fly to the moon
No squirrel will hate nuts
No poem will ever die
No phoenix will rise again

Russell Sivey
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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April 28, 2012 at 7:19 PM
A poem of absolute impossibilities! Now, are u sure there has NEVER EVER BEEN a FISH THAT WALKED? I think I saw one once in a Dr. Suess cartoon...haha...I have missed u and soup mailed ya...oh, come visit my frog! So grrrreat to have you writing again as you have the time with your super busy schedule! :) Gwendolen
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April 28, 2012 at 7:11 PM
Smile ˜ Well, yes, fairy tales are one thing ˜ Reality, is an entirely ballgame * Smile, stepping up the plate.... ˜ My love, Forever, John!:) ˜
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April 28, 2012 at 7:16 PM
Ps. Smile ˜ I think We all know by now, read my mind * Shall I turn my cheek? Walk on by? Not today ˜
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