My plastic cups runneth over
with twist ties and elastics
tucked away for the just in cases
For a time when rubber and wire are currency
I recycle some of the wiry things at my monthly beyond the blue box event,
Which I attend religiously
Dropping off my recyclables like an offering
Others are bundled up and taken to work for reuse
Even more are tucked away for that rainy day
I know I have collector syndrome. Yes, I’m being inflexible
It’s hard for an environmentalist to throw things away
And you never know when twisty, stretchy things might come in handy.
Free Verse. Based on Twist Ties & Elastics