PoetryPoetry Workshop

Anatomy Lesson

Inspiration comes in many forms and from many sources. This month Charlie wants you to use your own body as your muse.
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TOES

They help with balance
and are fun to play with
on babies
        whole feetful fit
in a parent’s mouth

When we grow up
some get stinky
    and misshapen
from shoes that don’t fit
    Mom was right
        on that one

Mine are still quite nice
though they’re getting hairy
and the nails are
thickening with age
The big one

                        etc etc

          –cr

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