Sunday, September 18, 2016

Susan Hawthorne #262 lock


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

5 comments:

  1. Effective in that we don't know exactly what's going on and what's behind the door...and there's no Bluebeard.

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  2. how far from midnight/does it turn - glorious, i want it!

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  3. love the sense of mystery you've created out of this incident/turn of phrase :)

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  4. Yes! How far from midnight does it turn? Perfect!

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