there is the key
there is the lock
the key is in the lock
the locksmith asks
how far from midnight
does it turn?
five o'clock is not
far enough
on a Sunday
double rate
for the locksmith
we abandon
our plans
go home instead
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I love this, Sue.
ReplyDeleteEffective in that we don't know exactly what's going on and what's behind the door...and there's no Bluebeard.
ReplyDeletehow far from midnight/does it turn - glorious, i want it!
ReplyDeletelove the sense of mystery you've created out of this incident/turn of phrase :)
ReplyDeleteYes! How far from midnight does it turn? Perfect!
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