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DustThe ship in a bottle brought back from Bristol The vase filled with flowers made of finest crystal Wedding photographs of children proudly displayed Souvenirs of wood and iron, some made of green jade They may look very innocent sitting quietly on the shelves But you didn't know that they just cannot help themselves Just as a dog will roll in an object too disgusting to contemplate These inanimate beings also cannot wait To cover themselves completely in a film so very fine Of dust, oh and don't forget those many bottles of wine And don't forget the CD's, the videos and books If you don't undust them, you'll get the mother-in-law's look Who would have thought such pretty things could chain us to a rag A rare few may enjoy dusting but I think it is a drag It wouldn't be so bad that if when you finished, this was the end But you know that come next week, it starts all over again Alessandra Liverani Sydney, Australia Copyright © 2005 Alessandra Liverani |
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