Mine for 13 Years

For 13 years I've had this man.

This long he has been mine.

He's not too tall and not too short;

In fact, he's looking mighty fine!

What am I supposed to do

With this specimen I've got?

He eats and drinks and works and stuff,

And I find all that kind of hot.

I store him in my home with me,

And I often let him out to play.

I've gotten rather used to him,

And he's still the best part of my day.

It's kind of weird to have a human

That belongs to only me,

But I think I've picked a real good one;

He's as enjoyable as can be!

But what am I meant to do with it,

I ask to myself, Kim.

Well, I suppose if nothing else,

I might, on impulse, eat him.

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Kimberlee Long, August 13th, 2024

Land'O Lakes Overlook, Grand Mesa National Forest. Photo by Keilani Long