But these maneuverings to avoid
The touching of hands,
These shifts to keep the eyes employed…
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Tagged: Donald Justice, love poetry
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The Statesmen 0
Alas, poor Body Politic,
Your fate is all too clearly read:
To be not altogether quick,
Nor very dead.
Categories: Poetry
Tagged: Ambrose Bierce, humorous poems, money, politics, social commentary