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better than me.
May 24, 2015
I walked into the hardware store the other day
and was immediately asked questions
“Do you know what you’re looking for?”
“Can I point you in the right direction?”
I waved the workers away
I knew what i was looking for
I knew where i was going
Just a few short minutes later
a boy, younger than me walked in
nobody asked him any questions
I don’t know why
but I have an inkling of an idea
that maybe someone felt
that since he is a boy
and I am a girl
he would know his way
around a hardware store
better than me
© Michelle W., Ada, MI
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theanonreader GOLD said...
on May. 29 2015 at 10:11 am
I really loved this! Very well written.
FollowingLeader GOLD said...
on May. 28 2015 at 11:49 am
I liked the word choice and rhythm especially, even if it is a little preachy. The last line concludes with a tinge of humor, which is something I like.
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