CDC muzzled
on a need to know basis ~
this dog person cares
on a gentleman’s humble farm
six hungry mouths to feed
an ambitious garden
behind the chicken coop
each hen adopted by the kids
given funny names
inside a big tall fence some bunnies
all given bunny names
around the dining table
one big happy family
coq au vin for dinner
mystery stew tomorrow
Published in my 24-page photo/anthology ~A SIMPLE MAN~ 2020
AP: 3rd place 2020
The toes
have no idea what’s going on
too small
to be given much information
(need to know basis)
and yet
without them
castles teeter
on the brink
collapse
they do not tell
what is to be done
but warn
of what shouldn’t
John G. Lawless
©4/21/2019
There’s a curve in my perception that’s in dire need of straightening
To deter the insurrection I’ve called ‘my spiritual awakening’
My ego is faced with the fact that it’s on a need to know basis and it’s on the attack
Which consists of my being pissed off, with bad habits shouting 'viva la resistance!’
Means tested, faults considered
You’re the standing evil that’s delivered
Everything I’ve ever wanted
Whilst your sleight of hand goes for my watch
Stealing, rinsing we’re both haunted
Now forsaken comes the final cotch
Something bigger the both of us turns pages that are frayed and withered
I can’t believe it’s been this long yet still so badly botched
Standing
Delivered
Stood
Remisson
http://samnicholasharrison.tumblr.com/
Take a look around the corner
Catch a glimpse across your shoulder
We got your back
But watch your front
Trust is a hallowed ground
But I have found
Silence can be golden
It's a need to know basis
And let's face it
Some can't take it
Take it up
Live it up
But don't mess it up
True freedom is a wonderful thing
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