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lone shopping cart: a poem

Posted on December 1, 2023August 29, 2023 by cotyschwabe
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oh, lone shopping cart
on the side of the road.
standing tall and proud
in the dusty, high weeds.

so noble, so free!

far from home,
scared and alone,
only 5 years old.
kidnapped from the corral
when left open.

we're all just wanderers in the end
Grab my poetry book, 'we're all just wanderers in the end' Here

so majestic is your stature:
trapezoidal grocery cage with
glassless food windows.

useful despite your flaws:
cracked handle,
broken seat,
squeaky wheel
in need of W-40.
left leaning (literally) like liberals.

you are beautiful
in your own way.

how great your utility!

homeless makeshift grill,
oversized skateboard with momentum
(tragedy when toppled from tilted turns),
carrier of cotton clothes,
fresh food freight for folks
(no matter the monetary status),
and
convenient kid carrier
on optional occasion.

thank you for your service—

I salute you,
humble
foodstuff
transport
vehicle.

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This is a poem from my first book, bearing the burden of existence, available on Amazon.

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Hello. My name is Coty and this is my site. I'm an author who used to paint, but now is focused on words and making all kinds of unique books. I love God, my wife, my kids, and coffee - not necessarily in that order. Most of the posts on this site are informational. Thank you for stopping by.

You can see my books here.
(Also, my wife makes handmade earrings. If you'd like to see them, you can here: Be Bold To Wonder)

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