This poem is publicly accessible
so as to accommodate most
and reduce strain on the eyes and back
though you should be seated
and in adequate light or if applicable
in sunlight, perhaps on a promenade
but if you happen to be at a computer,
This poem is 100% organic and free
or any toxic residues from environmentally
unfriendly, manmade chemicals
unless of course, you smoke while reading
although I know you don't smoke,
This poem may, however contain alcohol,
and is laden with saturated fat—
it should be consumed in moderation.
Please do not binge-read this poem as this might lead to bloating,
which could, in turn, severely impact your comfort level if wearing
tight fitting jeans or form-fitting blouses.
This poem is 100% post-consumer waste
from scraps of old poems I found lying around the house
one rainy day when there was nothing on TV
and as a result, is not unique or new in any way.
There have been many like it and will be many more like it
but that’s OK because I wanted you to have this one
although I may write other ones for you as well,
there is no guarantee I will ever be able to say
exactly what I am saying now or as eloquently.
Therefore, please approach this as if it’s my last poem for you
and as such it is imperative that you read it through
If you don’t like this poem or you feel
you've committed enough of it to memory
to carry you through your life, peacefully
or if it just doesn't feel right, causes vertigo, dizziness, irritability, or vague anger,
or in your estimation, lacks a certain craftsmanship, good taste and/or good judgment,
please recycle this poem.
Do not flush this poem down a toilet
or discard of it in any way that might be environmentally harmful.
Do not burn this poem or read this poem by an open flame (reading
by candlelight is not safe and is no longer considered a way of gaining
heightened spirituality or romantic insight).
You may wish, if the spirit moves you, to make papier-mâché boxes
or use as decorative gift wrap
but please be sure to tear at the perforated lines.
This poem is water resistant
but susceptible to the wear and tear of time.