will we throw it back in the well ?

words , from 4 15 25 | sratch 352

will we throw it back in the well ?

(352)

by mike barth

will we throw it back in the well ?
(352)


he is the richest robin hood in the urban playground
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the etchings on his skin are believed to be
associated with ancient apotropaic rituals
the ones where they used to chant and hum to avert evil spirits
yet the speed at which he careens
across montauk highway toll lines
break necks and cut fast corners
with no one left to partake in the bread
who will look after the dogs ?
will he do it ? is he the man for the job ?
we could give him something to read
on how to do it with transcendent understanding
in the shahnameh book of kings and queens
what this time means we do not know
what this gold means we do not know what to do with
so give it to him , and see if he will throw it back in the well 



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( scratch ,  from 5 14 25 )

thank you kindly for reading ,

- mike

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