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The poetic city: “Expect Delays”

Dec 28, 2020 • City Contexts, Creative Writing, Social Class

Some of us are experiencing rather than just expecting delays when it comes to sent packages (Photo: Creative Commons)

“Expect Delays”
The expectation of frustration
And inevitable delay
Can make it more likely
You’ll have a better day.
Because when things occur
That go astray
You can chuckle to yourself
And keep going your way.
Then if a good thing happens
In an unexpected way
It can make it all seem
Like a very good day.
Reece Burka
12/24/2020

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