Wednesday, June 22, 2022

expirations are for the weak

how many cans
have you opened in one lifetime?
setting
the teeth
onto the edge
of the lid
and biting down.
around and around
until it opens,
then pried clear of the sharp lip.
tuna.
beans.
fruit.
cat food and dog food.
spam
with the twist key
tight
against the top.
potatoes and pears.
soups.
the poor quick fix to an
empty stomach.
expiration dates are for
the weak.

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