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Silent Spring
Photo of an old, rusting playground roundabout.


Silent Spring

We don’t have children anymore,
other gods we do adore,
convenience is king and comfort,
only these are worth a trumpet,
and kids are messy things and loud,
especially when in a crowd,
no need for playgrounds, country fair,
leave us to our mute despair.


Line count: 8
Rhymed aabb
For Express It In Eight, 12.30.22
Prompt: As per illustration.
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