Volunteers

nothing gets sicker than a lamb

They stuffed a city bus
with gifts for the homeless
and then went out for Olive Garden.

The Italians eat slow
I drink like a barber.

We filled that goddamn bus full of crap
in a little under an hour.

In the taxi home,
I thought about where you might be
going next year.

Reviews

[Limitality]

Yes, I must agree with most the ending was just right, putting the piece perfectly in place. Your style of writing always draws me in, it's very unique and quite clever.

[Chris]

I like your style. This particular one gives the feeling of being in the middle of a type of retrospective moment. Well, the way each line is delivered gives the impression that there may be more going on than what is presented. And it's presented really interestingly, straight forward, in little snippets of thought.

[The Twin Arenas]

thanks, Chris.

[Coyote Poetry]

A interesting poem. Took the reader to many places and thoughts. I did like the ending. Thank you for sharing the excellent poetry.
Coyote

[rach]

I like how you've tied everything together with a simple thought at the end, great stuff.

[Cory Barrett]

nothing gets sicker than a lamb. follow, keep stuffing.

[Baby Ricochet]

I can't quite tell you why but this poem is awesome. It's a Waconda springs thing. It's like you get it but it's still on the cusp. Brilliant

[The Twin Arenas]

thanks, man. I appreciate it.

[Meraki]

I'm growing fond of the way you use metaphors to convey your message. I'm happy I wasn't slow on the uptake this time.

[Lyn Anderson]

For me, this is about how we the privileged assuage our guilt by volunteering, and then go on to our daily gluttony.

[Laura Lynn]

Oh the Barber of Seville? Ohwww :( weepy ...how, chiefs, as the weeping willows that sway in the prairie meadow/

[The Twin Arenas]

yeah, it's more about lonely volunteers. was just trying to get across a lonesome feeling. looks like I missed. oh well.

[The Twin Arenas]

I don't understand the barber of Seville reference.

[The Twin Arenas]

oh wait. I wrote drink like a barber.

[Matching Socks]

This warms my heart on a cold day. I've been there, stuffing the bus, serving the soup, sorting food at the bank, wrapping presents for children. Nothing can make you feel as human as these deeds do.
Beautiful scene you've captured.