Short Cynically Poems

Alone; 
an abandoned, 
waterless oasis 
that cynically 
mocks you knowing 
companionship is a gift 
it will never 
furnish you with, 
where hope 
turns into a 
repetitive game 
of soulless solitaire....

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MUSE   OF   DESTINY  CAN’T  BE  CHEATED


Said to my wife  cynically
I can write all the names 
of people who have ever helped me
on the back of a stamp
with this big pen.
she said its too cynical 
but let’s try it  -  I’ll bet 
you’ll need more paper.
said  ok maybe you’re right,
and sat down to write
the first name of the list. . . . 
. . . . but the pen had no ink!

Muse of destiny in operation....

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