Commentary and Philosophy Poetry posted August 30, 2020


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a rhyming social commentary

Lighten Up

by Jesse James Doty



Rattle the hornet's nest
and shake the rattler's tail
No matter how you slept last night
you should shout, holler, and wail

There's too much happening now
to allow barking dogs a say
Everybody squint your eyes
to hear laughing squirrels at play

Enjoy the Earth's rotation--
the rise and set of sun
Wave to seagulls flying by
and tell me I'm the one

I want to be continually--
so, invite me as your host
Hold me for an eternity
and squeeze my body close




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