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On the delusional aspect of love and housekeeping

February 13, 2008 08:18 PM EST (Updated: February 13, 2008 09:45 PM EST)

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Found a shriveled black thing
under the bed
while vacuuming today.
Gingerly picked it up.
Humph, I puffed. An apple
and all the time I thought
that sickly, sweet smell
was love.

Tags: short story, aspect, apple, delusional, housekeeping, poem, stories, vacuum, love, poetry, writing

To Groups: Borders Open-Door Poetry, First Time Writers., For the Love of Free Verse, Gather Writing Essential, Poets Nook, The Poetry Society, Thirteen Blackbirds Poetry Review

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Granny Janny H. Feb 14, 2008, 2:41pm EST

It was the pure dying love of an apple. I like your sense of humor, Lavonne.

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Sheila Deeth Feb 14, 2008, 4:57pm EST

Delightful!

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Lavonne W. Feb 14, 2008, 8:04pm EST

"Thank you," she said, bowing. : )

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LARKIN L. Feb 15, 2008, 9:55pm EST

Original and very funny.

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dianne j. Feb 18, 2008, 3:34pm EST

This put a big grin on my face!

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Tara T. Feb 22, 2008, 2:49am EST

Funny! Thanks for the smile!

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V S. May 23, 2008, 1:13pm EDT

Brought a smile to my face. :-)

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