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FOR SALE!
by Joan SerratelliFor Sale:
One middle aged woman
handicapped
anxious
emotionally spent
can't drive
use microwave
talk on cordless phone
Terms:
once purchased
no return
you'll have to deal
with her
own private hell
Perks:
She cannot talk
She doesn't eat
she does as she's told
she has no choice
Up early
makes coffee
does laundry
(but little else)
Will someone take her in?
Care for her, be kind to her
she'll be good to you
she rarely complains
(she cannot really speak)
She cries alot
just ignore her
she'll stop
For Sale:
One useless person
Price:
None- just take her away 06/13/2006 Author's Note: A self portrait in words
Posted on 06/13/2006
Copyright © 2023 Joan Serratelli
| Member Comments on this Poem |
| Posted by Kristina Woodhill on 06/14/06 at 03:44 AM A unique advertisement, for sure. I like the style of this. My cats and I are coming to get you. :) |
| Posted by Chris Sorrenti on 06/17/06 at 12:57 PM Powerfully tragic, but very well conveyed for someone who can't really speak. |
| Posted by Heide McAlister-Bates on 06/17/06 at 04:53 PM You speak volumes. Useless? I think not. |
| Posted by Rusty C Arquette on 06/17/06 at 06:56 PM You have a voice that speaks more through your fingertips than most people can only dream of saying through their lips - Useless? I think not. - RCat |
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