Room for Stuffing


The books of the world 
do not have all the answers 
or all the stories.
  • So, here I write
something familiar, 
relatable but new.

Let my words rattle your gut
knock loose undigested tales
the ones set aside 
like cold mashed potatoes 
when there is giblet dressing.

There may not be room enough 
but hold fast 
measure their importance
weigh out staples of caloric intake
but do not throw them out.

These stories are common, 
leftovers shall we say,
cheap and easy to improve.
Some better more substantial
more satisfying.

But do they really need 
more butter 
or gravy? 







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