Poem #6: January 11th, 2010

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Mechanical Object 

My blades, they slash and clash and stir

The whirring and purring goes on as I run,

Purr…purr, a calming noise

The constant struggle between the person and the lid.

I run on High – no, Medium – no, Low – you choose

My power goes up. I feel the persons grip on the lid weakening,

Then BOOM! The lid flies off! Mashed potatoes fly everywhere!

I can hear them plop on the table, on the floor all over.

Something smells like burning hair;

I think it’s me, I’m getting older.

But I’ll smell fine once I’m fixed,

That is, if you take the time to fix me.

I will not give away my identity,

But I will give you a clue,

I blend very well.

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