several books burned to keep warm
veiny vibrator mixed a cake
lightbulb used as a meth pipe
cardboard box as a kitten birthplace
paperclip as a weed accessory
matchbook to prop up a chair leg

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Thirteen feet of garden hose
coiled neatly in the shed
the season is nearly over
the warm spring sun
and the blazing summer heat
give way to the cool chill
of the autumn and
the bitter cold of the winter
it lies there in wait
until it is needed again

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A precious book
props open
an air conditioner vent
just temporarily
yes it is not meant
to do such a thing
and the bibliophile
inside me screams
but you must use
whatever is at hand
to make an important
repair.

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5/6

...care of it.

The aspen heart lands the instant the first drop of blood hits the floor.

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Oh forgetful me
On my biggest performance
in the Albert Hall
I came armed with a paintbrush
not a slim baton
delicate refined
but the orchestra
seemed to respond
to my delicate strokes
each note had colour and form
the audience both laughed & applauded

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An object must be used correctly for a purpose it was never designed for:
Fun fact: Dave Mason from Traffic sings on Crosstown Traffic, but that’s not the point of the poem.

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Is thirteen feet of garden hose
is it enough to impress my neighbours?
will I get a mention
in some gardening magazine
Does it give me kudos
make me look a serious contender
how will I never know

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when you pull in warshington
be careful where you light up
cuz a lot of them truckers breath
is gonna reek
from sucking red diesel all night
outta tractors and harvesters
up and down the county line

Don't come between a man and what he loves.

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5/5

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#AmpersandAfterDark #prompt challenge #66 30 Sept 2026
“The reader must discover something by its absence”

Thanks for the prompt, Eric 🙏

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