How to be a Man

By Perkele

One burning question
Two sets of eyes 
Three cries of reconciliation 
Four the breath never given back
Five little lords
Six seats stuck in the mud
Seven years of yearning 
Eight and eaten but not filled up
Nine spiders and
Ten lies

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Copyright 2013 Perkele
Published on Sunday, July 28, 2013.     Filed under: "Poetry"
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  • A former member wrote: This is one I will have to return to. You cover a lot of ground in a short span. Something to think on here...I may return to comment on this one again. Thanks for the unique & challenging work, Perkele.

  • FadedBlues On Sunday, July 28, 2013, FadedBlues (2096)By person wrote:

    ...it's an interesting list beneath a provocative title. 'the breath never given back' stands out...

  • blue angel On Sunday, July 28, 2013, blue angel (866)By person wrote:

    Neat little treat this is... Puts a smile on me.. Thanks for sharing ;)~

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