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The Imp
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"Fess up you all have one of these little beggars running about

It snuck free today.

I wasn’t watching

and the hairy little

beast slipped out.

I thought the imp

was dead and gone;

but no he was there

hiding in the open

I guess.  Suddenly I

was seized by the

unburnt anger over

slights and injuries

past.  Too often

I’ve taken the blame

while shameless others

refuse all account

even for the air

that they breathe.

The imp was cleaver,

quick and brazen,

but sluggish and

quickly overcome.

The hairy little beggar

tipped his hand too

soon, or he’d have

led me a merry chase.

For now he will have

a hard time getting

away. On the other

hand, he’s still there.

 He’s still there snacking

on leftovers of business

unfinished, feasting on

fresher meat.  I shall need

to watch my anger,

no more sucking it up,

no more being strong

or I’ll have the hairy

one to deal with.


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 Reviews of "The Imp"
Reviewed by Ed Matlack
Reviewed on July 18, 2010
And what were you smoking when you wrote this one, John...? I think it says it all in the last two lines and you are just jealous that someone HAS hair...;-) e

Reviewed by Christine Tsen
Reviewed on July 17, 2010
This is terrific! Wise words and wit~
Blessings,
Christine

Reviewed by Donna Chandler
Reviewed on July 17, 2010
Yes, we all have an Imp and you have given him the perfect name.

Donna


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