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The Poem

by Family on April 1, 2022

by Father

I was thinking about him one Monday morning.
For a moment I thought I could touch him.
But the President of International Business
Said I couldn't think of him anymore,
Not on Company time.
I was thinking about him again while standing
In the lunch line. But the Chief Chef of 
International Food wouldn't let me think --
There were people behind me waiting.
I was thinking about him on the way home
But the Chief of Police said I'd better move on.
Again my friend entered my mind 
As I entered my front door
But the Chairman of International Broadcasting
Interrupted with the daily news. 
I spent the remainder of the evening
With two repairmen and some neighbors
Who happened to drop in.
My friend died that evening
And I never even got to say goodbye--
He died from lack of attention, severe neglect
And complications brought on 
By obsolescence.
I still try to think of him from time to time
But it's difficult you know--
Who cares about a Poem anymore?

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