Spear Mint

Spear Mint

A Poem by Pete
"

They will wait, well disposed, for others to remedy evil, that they may no longer have have it to regret. - Thoreau

"
Chewing gum removal on pavements - The Stain Eaters

someone
else's
chewed
regret

evil
sticks
like
gum

on
your
new
shoes

on
a
scorching
hot
day

on
your
way
to
a
very
important
meeting
at
Wrigley's



© 2020 Pete


Author's Note

Pete
"We are double-edged blades, and every time we whet our virtue the return stroke straps our vice. Where is the skillful swordsman who can give clean wounds, and not rip up his work with the other edge?" - Thoreau

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Very interesting poem about a stick of gum. I don't think people pay attention to these things, nice job.

Posted 4 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Pete

4 Years Ago

thank you for thoughtful reading ... :)

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Pete
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