Tuesday, February 21, 2017

the gift box

at five,
the prize
in the box disappoints.
but what did you
expect
from a gift
inside a box
of nuts and caramel
popcorn.
a ring
that barely fits.
a whistle
that hardly
blows.
a little badge
that says
sheriff on it.
is this preparation for
what's to come
or not come in
life,
a metaphor
of false hopes?

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