Wednesday, September 28, 2022

15,642. THE FIRST THING

THE FIRST THING
The first thing to come is the
anger, which has to be beaten.
The next is regret, which presents
itself like a bad guest at an unwanted
party. Oh if I only knew where to turn.
-
Call back the magician; catch him,
quick, before he leaves. Tell him I'm
not satisfied with the show he just
presented. His rabbit's made of
rubber and fake fur, and his hat
is filled with holes for his pigeons
to hide in. Faker!
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There's a racket in the classroom,
and the jazz guys sound all treble.
Tell me, really, what the heck is
going on?

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