My Collections

Then . . .

I counted my books of poetry
and comedians' biographies,
and was surprised to find the latter
far outnumbered the former.

So I tried to even things out,
and more of the former bought,
until somehow they numbered
the same as the other.

Now .  .  .

 

I've lost count of how many
books I have of poetry.
Likewise of how many
I have of comics' biographies.

But now I don't really care
if each set equals the other.
Still I can't help but wonder:
Which is sadder?

Dedicated to the late Robin Williams (comedian, actor, wrestler, among others), and the others... 

Robin Williams (July 21, 1951 - August 11, 2014)

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