Thursday, April 09, 2009

We lucky few

We are lucky they employ us at all
In our eccentric clothes
And disheveled hair

"What do you have to offer?"
They ask with slavering lips
Mindful of the last bit of beef
They ate, now stuck in their
Teeth

"What do you have to offer?"

"Uncommon sense and a liking
For clouds that rim blueberry
Against a cold sky."

A stupid answer but it seems to
Impress.

In the meantime they find a
Toothpick.

4 comments:

  1. "Uncommon sense and a liking
    For clouds that rim blueberry
    Against a cold sky."

    Nice!

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  2. Why thank you, Lisa B. I edited it yet again since you commented--not changing the line you cite.

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  3. Oh and this and a couple of other recent ones are my favorites since the Shakespeare one.

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  4. I feel that I at this moment in my life can especially appreciate this. thanks!

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