The fossil

Ever so old

Ever contemptuous

No respect for the new

No reason to be honored

Too old to care

Too old to love

Why does it hate life?

Why does it hate the young?

Filthy

Uncaring

Cantankerous

Killing us with its stubbornness

How long

Until it finally dies away?

The fossil

Published by dustyplz

A forty-something from PA. Lives with his father and pet cats (Tyrone, and Captain Admiral President Ninja Master Snuggy). Works part-time as a grocery clerk with the standard greater aspirations of not being a grocery clerk. Writes short stories and poetry when time permits. Other interests include reading, playing video games and revolution.

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