A Planet-Shaped Vase

by Bartholomew Barker, USA

On a no school snow day 
playing ball in the house 
I broke a fancy vase 

Instead of attempting repair 
with cartoon cow glue 
I found my father's hammer 

Smashed the shards 
enjoying the crack crack crack
ceramic dust in my nose

Just like humanity
I could've restored 
the delicate beauty

But I chose the thrill of destruction 
over my grandchildren's survival

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