Rock, Paper, and Scissors Celebrate the End of the War
A wind ran right over me and climbed through a window,
says Rock. No more windows for me. I’m retired.
In peacetime, I can be someone’s pet.
They brushed their battle plans off me, says Paper,
and wrote a treaty on that clean slate.
Fold me into an airplane. I feel so free.
From now on, I will cut only ribbons,
says Scissors. The war, unlike me,
never did have a point.
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Terrific concept and execution, Tom. Bonus points for being hopeful.
Thanks Kevin.
Tom – These are so enjoyable and on point! You have a great series going and some very cool personalities evolving.
Thanks Sylvia.
I’m in love with the peace of this poem.
Thanks Allen.
Great concept – what can evolve from cut-throat competition.
Thanks Nancy.
Wonderful poem and well done. All these rock, paper, scissors poems — possibly a book?
Thanks. Idk, I only have a handful. Hooefully I can get to chapbook length.
Harbor Review has a 10 poem only chapbook contest running now.
Thank you!