Day 200: Not to Want

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i’m quite sure it’s better
not to want.

 

for if you want
you may miss
and if you miss
you may long
and if you long
you may feel an ache
that cannot be soothed

and you’ll walk around trying to undo
the want that started it all
like a knot
that won’t pull through
or let loose

 

i’m quite sure, yes,
it’s better not to want.

 

for if you get it
(what you want)
you may fear losing it
and if you don’t
you may dread the days without it

 

yes, it’s best
best not to want.

 

so i stretch a wool scarf upon my shoulders
like an old woman in her shawl;
it will keep the chill out –
it will keep some warmth in –
that’s all i should need –

yes,
that’s all
i need,

just –

don’t want.

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