I think that I shall never see
A tool as useful as a key.
A key that when it's placed at rest
Sits uncomplaining in a pocket or on a desk.
A key that turns a lock’s tumblers from within
And saves me from calling out, open up, let me in.
Yes, poems are written by hair-brained people like me
But only a locksmith can make a key.
About the Creator
Mark Gagnon
My life has been spent traveling here and abroad. Now it's time to write.
I have three published books: Mitigating Circumstances, Short Stories for Open Minds, and Short Stories from an Untethered Mind. Unmitigated Greed is do out soon.
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Comments (6)
I know you think you're no poet, but this was some fun wordplay!
What a great ode to a key, though we are all hair-brained???😂😂
Glad I could brighten your day a little bit
Hair-brained hahahahahahhahahahaha! That made me laugh so much! Loved your ode!
I enjoyed this, nice ending
Mark, this was clever and fun and definitely smile-worthy! I can tell you had some fun with this one!