Calamity

William Shunn
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Last January
I staggered and collapsed.

I landed flat on my back,
snapping my scapula.

But I can't be that mad.

After all,
assonance will happen.

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William Shunn
William Shunn

Hugo and Nebula Award nominee. Creator of Proper Manuscript Format, Spelling Bee Solver, Tylogram, and more. Banned in Canada.

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