True things are socially impractical
Is a true thing that’s socially impractical

Handling the truth in a poem is like
Holding a baby goose close

In the hope it will someday defend you
Or your ducks, who can’t do it themselves

Imprinting is something the truth does
Almost by accident, although

As evinced by many small waterfowl
Just bc something imprints doesn’t mean

It can’t be killed

Tom Snarsky lives in Virginia with his wife Kristi and their cats.