By Michael Aaron Gallagher
The charms of life
are like a chocolate eclair,
with a cream-filled center
& a pink satin flair.
Its mint flavored core
hidden in places,
away from its coat
& dark evil graces.
Its mysteries lost
in the soup of the day,
so eloquent spicy
it wanders away.
But tastefully firm
with a mouth-watering lure,
it captures your wit
& your old charm du jour.
Excerpt from Michael Aaron Gallagher’s unpublished book of poetry titled “Worn-Out Cinema.” Copyright © 2000.
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