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random act

it was a random act
one detached
from thought
one that
should standout
one that
many would shy from
criticize
declare insane
close eyes
or just plainly walk away

it was a random act
nothing attached
nothing asked for in return
a

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Jewish Drama Queen

actually
that’s my grandmother
a photo from the 1920’s
she was a Ziegfeld girl

that was way before your time
before mine
too

they were famous
you know
at least that is what i was told

a dance troupe
and i understand nudity
was part of

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William Tell

mom told me to practice
everyday
at 5:00
after homework
before dinner

i did
but
couldn’t she hear
the strings
didn’t sing
they whined in pain
as if being tortured

i was

how could i explain
i’d be no better
with any bow

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when push comes to shove

you’re such a dick
put on your boxing gloves
go ahead
take a swing at me
if you’re that upset

what pissed you off
anyway
it doesn’t matter
you seem to be at a loss for words

you just
want to flail your arms
in hope

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darling

i always had a feeling
of not fitting in

not being grander
than others
if anything
i always felt rather small
like the spider
on the wall
or perhaps
the flea
that no one could see

yes
i would easily
be called the wall

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your story

you told me a story once
it unfolded
with a perfect plan
each page read the same
even though
the pages continued to turn

to someone else
it might be a bit absurd

you laughed a little
so did i
making light
of flowers
that

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