Gorge
It's no trick of etymology that
The hills around the words
"Gorge" are steep
Slippery slopes.
It starts with a panicked, plate-cleaning
Generation, unsure of the next morsel and
Slides wildly down to
All beef patties special sauce lettuce cheese...
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Yea though I have slid into the valley of
Convenience, I fear no evil,
For oatmeal at McDonald's
Is here.
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This week's theme is "fast."
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This post is part of a the poetry series, "In the Details" -- daily poetry and photos, inspired by where we live.
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