Pieces of Eight (2020)

Globophobia

Globophobia

When I was young,
balloons were fun.

Now, they endanger the environment we live in.
Hungry animals nibble on their deflated skins.

(Maybe animals were smarter
When I was young?)

Silver balloons are safer, most times
Unless they hit a power line.


Written for EXPRESS IT IN EIGHT

9/18/20

Prompt: Balloon