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Four by Four (4x4)
© 2017 Iony Smith

While my star is bright and shining strong
before its fuel eventually depletes
I sit here, in my little space
in the corner of my front yard
    not much more than 4x4

I talk to my friends wishing all well
    and receive greetings from them
        thank God (or goddamn) for the advent of the cell

here in my little place
in the corner of my front yard
    not much more than 4x4

I drink my lemonade, freshly squeezed  
    from what seems like an eternal tree
        always lemons never ever displeased

here from my little base
in the corner of my front yard
    not much more than 4x4

I watch the cars pass by on my street
    fast slow some even hanging from a tow
        I do not miss a beat

here before my eyes behind my face
in the corner of my front yard
    not much more than 4x4

This little plot of land I find so dear
    sitting on a makeshift chair crate
         caressing a flower with a dew drop tear

here in my little grace
in the corner of my front yard
    not much more than 4x4

seeing all the sun sets and occasional rises
    expressions run short when describing the scene
        this abundance of gifts and precious prizes

here in my little heaven’s trace
in the corner of my front yard
    not much more than 4x4

When my star dulls and flickers no more
I make a humble and solemn request
to befit I hope all that is blessed
fold me up as needed in this corner of my yard       
    not much more than 4x4
    not much more than 4x4

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