Treadmill

he's a treadmill
living palindromic days
real time
which doesn't help
neither does his lawyer
but victimaholic attitudes
those aches and pains
in dust filled boxes
aspiring to move away
unfortunately for him
his shadow
and his tambourine
are just where 
he likes them
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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Situation Avatar
October 14, 2023 at 3:35 PM
Wonder who this could be. Unfortunatly he's been replaced in the news. But this piece is very relivent of the times.
Culverhouse Avatar
October 15, 2023 at 12:45 AM
Yes, and sadly it could be all of us, thanks for taking the time to read and comment
Hughes Avatar
October 14, 2023 at 2:50 PM
A deep dive Clive. Well wishes to you!
Culverhouse Avatar
October 14, 2023 at 3:08 PM
Thanks so much for reading, Mark
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