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I’ve Paid My Dues

to be of use without abuse there’s no excuse a bit obtuse? well-cooked my goose? slide on the noose? that I refuse! slip on my shoes spread the news do not confuse it’s not a ruse but what I choose I’ve paid my dues

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Andrea Dietrich

Date: 6/30/2025 12:05:00 PM

I love poems succinct like this, Mark

Mark Toney
Date: 6/30/2025 3:03:00 PM

Thank you for brightening my day, Andrea.

Beej Simrov

Date: 6/27/2025 7:44:00 PM

This is really cute and dark at the same time: to be of use without abuse is almost an impossible predicament. Cheers to you Mark

Mark Toney
Date: 6/27/2025 8:05:00 PM

Thanks for stopping by, Beej. It can seem impossible but sometimes we see the kinder side of humanity. Congratulations on your Poem of the Day collaboration with Sara Jama. Cheers back atcha!