Wednesday, May 9, 2012

Donal Mahoney- A Poem

Hermit's Confession

So I never go out 
but I'm never at home
so that's why I never 
answer the phone.
You can believe me. 
I'll tell you why.

The caller might be
someone I never  
want to see, 
someone who never  
wants to see me.
Or so we agreed.

The truth can remain 
hidden for years
till hung in the sun
along with the wash
to startle the neighbors
like a red brassiere. 

So I never go out 
but I'm never at home
so that's why I never 
answer the phone.
You can believe me. 
I've told you why.

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