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  Jackknife

Rich Murphy
 

 

 
 A pointed stick to skewer a hot-dog
or pick teeth.

A rusty screw, now loose, miles from home.

 

The taste of wine by an open fire

 

Well-pared nails before turning in

 

To be open anywhere in the world

with all your tools showing.

 


 

 

 

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