Friday, July 25, 2025

The Morning Paper

When I’m away, I hang a bag

Or two from my front door.

The guy who brings the morning paper

Knows just what it’s for.

 

He neatly folds The New York Times

And places it inside,

Where it will stay and wait until

My home’s reoccupied.

 

Today, nine papers filled the bag

And that’s exactly right.

Tomorrow I’ll start reading them,

In order, and I might

 

Get through at least a couple

(And the crossword puzzles, too)

For, although I know the basic news,

With much, I’m overdue.

 

I love to read the paper

And in print’s the only way,

So I’m grateful that where I reside,

I’ll never miss a day.

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