26 November 2012

Twenty Questions: Give or Take

Is this the way?
This is the way.

The only way?
Yes.

Everybody come this way?
Everybody.

That a dragon?
Yes.

No kidding?
No kidding.

Real or a dream?
Both.

Is that a riddle?
No.

Is that Puff?
No such thing as Puff.

Is it the morphine?
It’s not the morphine.

Did my granny come this way?
Of course.

What did she do?
Offered it fruitcake and coffee.

Did that work?
What do you think?

Did my father come this way?
Are you a simpleton?

What did he do?
He kept his head down.

My mother?
She didn't ask so many questions.

Is that flame across the road?
Yes.

We're just supposed to walk through?
Yes.

Will it hurt?
Are you making a joke?

What about “death with dignity”?
Is that the name of a lounge act?

Are you making a joke?
Why not?

2 comments:

  1. FAVORITE POEM of yours EVER (so far). Publish this.

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  2. Hey Amber,
    Thank you for your kind and enthusiastic comment. Been brewing this since Aug/Sept. Hope all is well with you.
    Peace,
    B.R.

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