what world is this when in the parking lot
a man squeezes
breakfast
from catsup packets
his girl squats
by Xerox boxes
she calls home
and you send back
your triple-slam
with yolks too runny?
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Inspired by the 52-250 Flash a Year Challenge theme: blind spot. And the daily walk from subway to office where the fall-out from the economy multiplies like bunnies. Peace...
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Such distinct imagery in the brevity. Very powerful
ReplyDeleteAdam B @revhappiness
Like Adam says, very visual. You nailed it, Linda. Hope your good, hon. Miss you. xx
ReplyDeleteA world of economic demands. Capitalism abides, I'm told. I never go out for eggs, though. Only cook them for, or have them cooked by, people who'd care enough to do it for free. I eat them runny or smooth.
ReplyDeleteThis poem really packs a punch. You have a gift for that.
ReplyDeleteActually, that shows good sense. Eggs cooked over easy pose a significantly higher risk of salmonellosis than eggs cooked to 175F.
ReplyDeleteOf course, for the folks out on the street, I'm guessing they'd be willing to take their chances.
Laurita said it best I believe - this really packs a punch. Outstanding work!
ReplyDeleteHope you're doing well, and glad you stopped in this week!
Profound! So much truth in so few words. (Hugs)Indigo
ReplyDeleteReally strong piece which says a lot.
ReplyDeleteConcerned about that photo though: I know we have different types of sausage on this side of the Atlantic, but those actually look like something my in-laws retriever produces.
very deep Linda
ReplyDeleteuntil I read flyinscribbler about the in-laws puppy
so that makes me very glad I don't eat those sausage/dookie things
Talk about haves and have nots...well done.
ReplyDeleteI like how you threw it back out to the reader.
I ask this question often when I see how self-centered and, yes, blind so many Americans are. It's a disease in our country.
ReplyDeleteWhat kind of world is it, indeed. So many things that we take for granted while there are people who would thankfully take even the crumbs off of a dog's plate. It's sad that we can be so self-centered at times.
ReplyDeletepointed and cleverly constructed
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