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Timber! (Ode) by Shardik
The poo to end all poos
passed through me today.
I had to break it up in thirds
to triple flush it away.
It had a marble coat and
a corn skin hat. A helicopter
twirl with the width of a bat.
When it hit the water
it emptied the bowl
soaking my nuts &
drowning my hole
At first, I felt better
Until I caught whiff
Of its mashed components
and all the 'what ifs'.
Like, what if it's deadly?
Or what if it talks?
WHAT IF IT GETS OUT OF THE POT AND WALKS!!!
My mind was awash
with endless scenarios
Then out burst its twin
in deafening stereo.
I reached for my ankles
I clutched my wet socks
Trying to recall when I'd
last ate cinder blocks?
Sweat poured in torrents
From my face, and my back
I moaned as if birthing
a breeched tire Jack.
There were knocks at the door
of love and concern
I even heard grandma
Say a prayer for her fern
But the plant had long withered
and dried to off tan
Since, I can never remember
which switch is the fan.
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