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Tuesday, June 12, 2012

Negative Nancy

by Chris Butler

Negative Nancy
possessed no positivity,
expecting the worst
since aborting her birth.

Negative Nancy
could not see
the bright side
of the sunrise.

Negative Nancy
trampled pansies 
because she thought
they’d cry rain drops.

Negative Nancy
waits outdoors on rainy
days just to color over
rainbows with dark markers.

Negative Nancy
was only a lonely
loner finding comfort
with strangers.

Negative Nancy
slept in cemeteries
for the peace
of quiet company.

Negative Nancy
stomped atop the streets  
until she met Mr. Nice Guy,
who made her smile.

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