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The Ostrich Theory (Poem)- Word count 167

1/21/08 writing assignment. Create a poem most related to the struggle you are going through in your life.  I must explain that I wrote this for my husband, but I seem to see the Ostrich in me after reading it, as well.


The Ostrich Theory

I am just an Ostrich.
Hanging out in a place I call my home.

I find myself always looking for sand.
The problem is, there is no sand here.

So I bang my head against the sense that others try to make me see.
I smash myself up against reality hoping to bust it up, so it will go away.

I find myself always looking for sand.
The problem is, there is no sand here.

Can't anyone see I need sand?
You can't expect an Ostrich to function without sand.

I find myself always looking for sand.
The prolem is, there is no sand here.

Do you think maybe something is wrong with me?  That could never be.
I am an Ostrich, to survive I must make myself blind to what I chose not to see.

I think the problem is, there is no sand here.