I am wrapping up this week's theme "ardor" with a sinking feeling.
In consideration of the Lenten season, next week's theme will be: Fast
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Age
The typewriter I use
Has become a sideshow.
Which reminds me,
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This past birthday I
Found only one
Card in my mailbox
(That's the metal thing
Which hangs by the doorbell,
Collecting coupons).
I try to explain my old job in
"Paste-up" to a friend a smidge
Younger. She nod-smiles.
Excuse me.
I have to go look for the
Emoticon
For throwing up my hands.
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This post is part of a the poetry series, "In the Details" -- daily poetry and photos, inspired by where we live.
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