Tossed : Shaker of Salt

A Poem by Desert Knave

a tribute of sorts

I finally tossed

That shaker of salt

Nothing much lost

Twas nobody's fault

She'd long stopped shaking

And was only faking

Due to what rent cost

So I finally tossed

That shaker of salt

Out on the asphalt

Jim Lonsdale Poetry 2025

(Based on the lyrics of Jimmy Buffett)

© 2025 Desert Knave

Author's Note

Inspired by Jimmy Buffett's "Margaritaville"

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Added on April 14, 2025
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Desert Knave

Phoenix, AZ

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I am in my mid-60's, a manic-depressive, seldom impressive, often recessive poet who loves the ocean, rain, the desert, and playing with rhyme. I am a native Arizonan, a Virgo, and a hair metal fan an.. more..

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