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Restaurants Meet Codes

By Arlon Staywell
RICHMOND 1998 — Among the first things to do after moving to a new city is to reconnect with the church.  It can be difficult. 

            The Poetry Bread Circle

As water spewed forth from the eyes of the idol
    A remnant gathered at the poetry bread circle
        And it came to pass in those days
            That a decree went out from the vagabond
                To the height an egg will bounce
                    That one teaspoon should equal one tablespoon
                        Till one came forth clad in sky blue pink saying
                            Give me a break and we will watch garages
                                As frightened cougars greet tomorrow

© MCMXCVIII by Arlon Ryan Staywell

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