Sunday, September 9, 2007

Ode to My Onychophagy


Six hundred million or more

stick a finger or two to bite

resulting in such mangled gore

rendering each to pledge contrite


on each extended digit revealed

unhappy souls without a proper release

a nibble and bite to keep concealed

obsessive-compulsive thoughts will not cease


ode to my onychophagy that soothes my soul

convenience snack food for my nerves

coping mechanism beyond self-control

handy calming half moon d'oeuvres


what shall I do when the cuticle is bare?

not one of ten has a nail to offer

time to give those fingers some tender loving care

dynamic jitter buffer for a learning transfer

the Queen needs an emery board...






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