1000 Sonnets

LXV: Magpies

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Shandon Lewis
Jul 01, 2025
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I watch my sister's house and pets this week.

Her cats and dogs and sanctuary keep.

She's got our old piano: Grand antique,

whereat I used to sit, and sing, and weep.

Her quiet cat resides inside her room,

where I'm invited in to keep it calm.

Inside, it's like our old days can resume--

I recognize her style like a psalm.

We've both that knack for clutter from …

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