If Things Were
Made to Last Forever
by Michael C.
Keith
There’s nothing new
to buy, said Jill.
And not a single thing
to fix, Jack said.
I’m so bored with
it all, said Jill.
Everything stays so
pristine, Jack said.
Like the day we bought
it, said Jill.
What will we do today?
Jack asked.
There’s no reason
to go the shopping mall, said Jill.
And nothing to get at
the hardware store, Jack said.
Everything still looks
so good, said Jill.
Yeah, and it all works
just fine, Jack said.
It’s really a shame
that things don’t wear out, said Jill.
It was a better time
when they did, Jack said.
Those were the good old
days, said Jill.
There was so much to do
back then, Jack said.
And so many more places
to go, said Jill.
I just wish things got
old again, Jack said.
At least we do, said
Jill.
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