This toughness

By mcmanaman

Fri, 22 Aug 2014
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I don’t know where this toughness came from.

It’s like that big jumper in the spare room

no idea who left it here

we sent an email after the party.

“Anyone leave their jumper behind?”

but no reply and I’m glad

because it keeps me warm on my walks,

comfier than my other jumpers.

Certificate PG
Poem
De La Soul

Comments

Submitted by Geoff Smith on

Really great, toughness: something we put on that isn't really us, but that makes us feel safe and invulnerable anyway. Such a simple image. This is distilled poetry. I wish I could get my expression this pure.

Thanks.

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