Thursday, April 07, 2011

blind

what world is this

when in the parking lot

a man squeezes

breakfast

from catsup packets

his girl squats

by Xerox boxes

she calls home

and you send back

your triple-slam

with yolks too runny?


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Inspired by the 52-250 Flash a Year Challenge theme: blind spot. And the daily walk from subway to office where the fall-out from the economy multiplies like bunnies. Peace...

13 comments:

  1. Such distinct imagery in the brevity. Very powerful
    Adam B @revhappiness

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  2. Like Adam says, very visual. You nailed it, Linda. Hope your good, hon. Miss you. xx

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  3. A world of economic demands. Capitalism abides, I'm told. I never go out for eggs, though. Only cook them for, or have them cooked by, people who'd care enough to do it for free. I eat them runny or smooth.

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  4. This poem really packs a punch. You have a gift for that.

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  5. Actually, that shows good sense. Eggs cooked over easy pose a significantly higher risk of salmonellosis than eggs cooked to 175F.

    Of course, for the folks out on the street, I'm guessing they'd be willing to take their chances.

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  6. Laurita said it best I believe - this really packs a punch. Outstanding work!

    Hope you're doing well, and glad you stopped in this week!

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  7. Profound! So much truth in so few words. (Hugs)Indigo

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  8. Really strong piece which says a lot.
    Concerned about that photo though: I know we have different types of sausage on this side of the Atlantic, but those actually look like something my in-laws retriever produces.

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  9. very deep Linda

    until I read flyinscribbler about the in-laws puppy

    so that makes me very glad I don't eat those sausage/dookie things

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  10. Talk about haves and have nots...well done.
    I like how you threw it back out to the reader.

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  11. I ask this question often when I see how self-centered and, yes, blind so many Americans are. It's a disease in our country.

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  12. What kind of world is it, indeed. So many things that we take for granted while there are people who would thankfully take even the crumbs off of a dog's plate. It's sad that we can be so self-centered at times.

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