Do you want to know the items that sit on my desk
You do? Well I'll list them and then give you a test
A pair of sunglasses, scissors, a cup and a phone
Some papers scattered over and a pen resting alone

Deep stuff this is, of which poems can be crafted
This precious information should not be merely shafted
The phone displays the words 'Hold', 'Goodbye' and 'Mute'
The apple's already eaten, so I can't mention any fruit

On my desk is a rectangle of light provided by the sun
It's shape changes over time as it makes its daily run
Unfortunately the plant is only just surviving
I'd be lying if I said that it was green and thriving

A stick of glue sits there, used only once many weeks ago
Who knows, one day its importance will once again grow
A ruler, a phone book and an ancient tape recorder
Ensure that this desk does not look in perfect order

Well there you have it, the items on my desk
I haven't mentioned everything, I'll let you guess the rest
The spare RSI preventing mouse, a few little balls of fluff
Of course you knew them, because they're typical desk stuff

(Sydney, Australia - 2007)

Alessandra Liverani

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