Summer Young Writers Anthology - University at Albany
Summer Young Writers Anthology - University at Albany
Summer Young Writers Anthology - University at Albany
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<strong>Young</strong> <strong>Writers</strong> | 12<br />
Ode To A Used Condom<br />
by Julia Conrad<br />
Brave warrior<br />
Wh<strong>at</strong> difficult journey has brought you to this sidewalk sl<strong>at</strong>e?<br />
Triumphant, and happily exhausted<br />
Your job<br />
Done nobly <strong>at</strong> last<br />
After unknown time waiting<br />
Seemingly endless time<br />
Deep inside pockets,<br />
Boxes,<br />
Wallets<br />
Was the wait worth it, condom?<br />
The calm s<strong>at</strong>isfaction of a job well done<br />
The knowledge of having saved <strong>at</strong> least two<br />
From the woes of a dreaded STD<br />
Why do people blanche<br />
At your worn and tired body?<br />
You are a proud veteran,<br />
Exhausted like a bumblebee after a sting<br />
Never to be used again, but glorious in memory<br />
Even the sound of your name<br />
Condom<br />
Causes such shifts in se<strong>at</strong>s<br />
With eyebrows raised.<br />
Happy l<strong>at</strong>ex slave<br />
Who left you in this oblivion?<br />
Naked, crumpled, cold<br />
Your pride apparent<br />
Little Trojan<br />
For certainly<br />
If others could introduce<br />
Such care and <strong>at</strong>tention<br />
To duty<br />
Love and labor<br />
Would become one.
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