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Poetry & Writings

A collection of poems, writings,

and creative works. 

The writings presented here are the original works of Richard J. Smith,

including works written under the name Clayton Murrell.

"What's the Use?"

Written by Richard J. Smith

Presented from an original handwritten manuscript.

What's the use

of trying to be

a smooth round ball

that rolls and bounces 

along without causing

a stir

People kick, throw

dribble slam dunk

and bat balls

around and around and around

for fun.

I got my edge on 

I got hooks and corners 

and some rough gritty surfaces

for people who want 

to play games

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 © Richard J. Smith (Clayton Murrell)

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