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The Laziest Man in the World poem Arizona poet Kalen Lander | AZpoetry.com

"The Laziest Man in the World" by Kalen Lander

Behold!The laziest man in the world Damn I'm a pearlCountless bedsores adorn my soulCheck it, if you see my corpse walking round it's a hoaxCause in…

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“With witty imagery and a tongue-in-cheek tone, the poem delves into the comforts of slouching, snacking, and avoiding the hustle of daily life.”

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