Poems and Thoughts    by Frank Maurer

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A Saturday Morning Spass. I collect Neanderthal stone tools of various ilks. I received, in the mail from France, A chalcedony stone scraper Which, with its pie-shaped 'sliver' and color, Looked almost like the real thing! Jessie, my helper, arrived to work, Waiting for our planning chat. I presented him with the cut 'pie piece' On a plate accompanied with a fork. He said, "Thank you', grabbed the fork And 'cut' into the stone. Of course, he realized it was a rock And giggled with joy. We all need more such experiences To lighten our often mundane lives. Frank Maurer 28 December 2024 1000 Hours.