succession myth

that house wasnt theirs

they just decorated the

children brought field flowers chilling

hands in water before work had

no one done that none

would have known the difference wont

you want your

home quaint and welcoming too however

it arrived in your possession inside

love resided and no loneliness

stayed once a cat waltzed in just a stray

with no place to claim even that too when

these things happen their

door simply had to stand open dont

shut it or lock it ever shall

never know if another slave needs

a piece of wall to sleep

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J. E. Robinson, a retired history professor, received a Creative Accelerator Grant from Illinois Arts Council, which he appreciates very much. He continues writing poetry, with or without Muses in his ear.