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Zero MAG

December 23, 2009
By Sheila Walsh BRONZE, Lemont, Illinois
Sheila Walsh BRONZE, Lemont, Illinois
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Ninety-three
sun shining bright
dirt,
shovels,
worn overalls,
sweaty bandanas

Push, scoop, dump

Push, scoop, dump
the vicious cycle repeats all day

Push, scoop, dump

Push, scoop

a bone. small, old

Push, scoop

another.

shovels aside
hands on swerving dirt
around to find pieces
putting together one by one
head is found.
animal complete.
a dog
named Zero


The author's comments:
This poem was inspired by my service trip to Guatemala.

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on Feb. 11 2012 at 11:24 pm
Amyelisee BRONZE, Lake Bluff, Illinois
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Cool!! I like the way you spaced it in the middle.