By Jenna Holland (poetic_angel@gurlmail.com)
Date: 25 June 2000

Taught to Learn

Through the fire
    The flames illuminate your face
   Casting shadows of
Orange and yellow aloft

The cooler by your side
  Leaves an open seat
The beer in your hand
  An open escape
The cigarette in your hand
  Leaves temptation
My leg an open invitation
  For your hand

You taught me
  Not to get used to routine
I learned that the little things
  Aren't taken for granted
I learned that anything extra
  Brought into your life
     Is a blessing not a burden
With every beer I learn  
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