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Phillip Coffey: Facts of Life

By Phillip Wood Coffey

'Somebody, kick the checkerboard over' - running through my young mind.
I dare not take another loss in Keltner General Store today - wait just a moment.

Wrong move made by my opponent, give him one - then take three more
Move the conquered bounty captives, gently over to my side of the board.

Most innocent of times, ageless tales shared to everyone-all enjoying the Peaceful, life ride.
Stoke the fire up, stay a while - not even near any harvest of any crop-time

Not ever wasted among the country folk, consoling the 'foolish one' after swapping knives - unseen.
Pains of spats among the bright, simple people - 'now just move right along.'

Some may need to be fishing - but seldom on the ridges - headwater of many branches.
No blue holes ever found there, maybe frog gigging on banks of a farmer's pond.

'Hear tale, some are ailing - come along my son, show you the facts of life - help each other, one person at a time.'




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