Poemetry by T.A. Barnhart

2020-7-1

“Sentence first!
Verdict after!”
the Queen of Hearts
understands
my mind
so well.
i fail
before
i even try.
so punishment
is the way
i live
my life
to save myself
the cost
of wasted time.
disappointment
is my
starting point.

i am
nothing
if not
efficient.


©TA Barnhart July 1, 2020