EXPLORATION

by
Micky McKeon

The age of discovery is upon us.  The discovery of a strange, foreign land, full of beautiful mysteries and paradoxes.  I speak not of worldly discovery- but the discovery of that lump.  You know the one I am talking about.  You tried not to look at it while I was talking to you, but couldn't help but sneak a peek.  It is gross.  I know.  Grossly underappreciated!  Upon further exploration, I found it to be more than just a hairy bump protruding emotionless from my neck.  I found life!  I found love!  I found a being that has more sensitivity in one puss-filled pock, than most small families have in their household.  And I will never forget my discovery.  Even when it has shrunken back into the recesses of my neck, afraid of the cruelty and hatred of the "human world", I will cherish our brief time I spent together.  So stop looking at it.


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