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Damn Georgia Power (Free verse) by BrandonW
Lost in reflection; he forgot about the burning candle
In his hand, and the sudden sting of melting wax served
As his reminder.
Lost in introspection; 'Ouch!' was only a reflex
Of the mouth, for physical pain was much a part
Of his forte.
Fumbling with discovery; he sat wishing
Georgia Power would get on the ball and fix
This outage.
For no brownout; can stop the flowing--
Electrical current of guilt or the visceral
Ache which accompanies it.
Flickety click; quick as that lights
And applicances come back to life - while eyes squint,
For they have not yet adjusted.
And nor has he.
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