April 30, 2009

#48 local legend

red baby barn his home
two miles past town-limit
whole town makes fun of him
takes care of him
new RCMP learn about him 
earlier  than they learn about our 24-hour Timmys 

you know right away he's the town-crazy 
the too-fast walk
unlaced workboots
odd objects carried
   especially the hatchet
   (never in town... anymore)

he is legend
kids stories and dares
adult stories and gossip
municipal celebrity


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