Thursday, October 29, 2009

Ballad: Love Needed, Not In Demand

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Ballad: Love Needed, Not In Demand


I talked with Love the other day.
She's been unemployed.
When she offers expertise,
People get annoyed.

"It's nothing new," Love said to me.
"The times, they come and go.
It is a Hater's Market now.
Meanness runs the show."

In reply, I just observed
Love seemed necessary.
"I'm not in demand," Love said.
"But needed? Oh, yes--very."


Copyright 2009 Hans Ostrom

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