Jonathan Berger's Poetry: Poem of the Day
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AFTER

I am the cripple about to enter the revival tent.
I am the one who once was blind.
I am the boy who has not gone to the library
to meet the girl,
who he will eventually get.
I am Peter Parker,
looking carefully at that radioactive spider,
prior to something simply AMAZING happening.
I am the scrawny kid, not yet meeting Charles Atlas.
I am the hearty meal that needs some simple seasoning
to spice it up.
I am the letter in the mailman's hand.
I am the thing in process.
I am the quiche in the oven.
I am almost there.
I am nigh unto complete.
I am a locked box
waiting for the key.
A wrapped toy
on Christmas Eve.
A spinning bottle
at the preteen party.
I am the secret message about to be decoded.
I am waiting for you to complete me.
I am the Before picture.
Please meet me
and see what I become
After.