Sonnet

The Chasm


Laughter or sarcasm. Sarcasm, laughter . . .

Contagious, infectious and likely to spread
into rushing flames. Be careful which you
choose.......(No matter- you'll probably lose.)

But lest you worry about choices and friends,
remember that fog turns quickly . . .
where rusty creeks run, and a tree ends up turning
into tiny debris. Water spigots and lost friends
have - not much in common.

..................................So avoid Radio Flyers
with small children in back, for what they may lack,
are those false things in the night.

But always make sure to embrace the knife that bridges
...the chasm
so oft created not from laughter- but sarcasm.