Tired

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This poem is a mess.

In a state of undress.

Words scattered everywhere,

like dirty laundry on the floor.


This poem fell asleep on its desk.

It forgot what it was planning to say.

Blubbering awake with drooping, saggy eyes.


Sitting here right now.

This poem tries to stay awake,

long enough to get out what was meant to be said,

on this tired evening day.

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