http://magpietales.blogspot.com/ So Magpie Tales has one of those nifty “Do a poem from a picture ” type thingies. I wouldn’t have known about it, but a blog I frequent, http://winkatme.com/, is also doing it, and it sounded sort of fun, so what the hay!
Now why was it I didn’t do any poetry after my creative writing courses at the Community College of Welding and French Fry Frying? Hmm….thinking here….Hmm…….Oh yes! Now I remember why. Because my poetry blows big chunks! Note to self, don’t expect to be a poet laureate.
So I wrote this crap. It sounds like it came out of an after school special on anorexia written by Corky from Life Goes On. Yay!
The Apple
She sits at the table; it’s 9:15,
She hasn’t eaten anything.
She leafs through this month’s fashion magazine.
I’m so hungry!
Shut up!
Maybe an apple? Just an apple.
The model on page 119 is looking up at her,
Disdain in her perfect model smile.
The apple uneven and bruised.
Just like me.
Like you! Just like you!
Comparing.
Crunch. Crunch. Stuck in throat.
The calories that won’t kill you makes you choke.
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I liked it. It made me sad for the state of humanity, but I liked it.
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I’ m always glad when the guru likes my posts.And hurray ii was moving and junk too. Thank you always, Scott!
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I love: "I'm so hungry. Shut up!"
Listen, I was REJECTED every year I applied to take poetry class in college. You had to submit your work, and for 4 YEARS STRAIGHT, I WAS REJECTED, so the hell with poetry. I liked your poem, especially the last line – I'm still thinking about that.
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Just signed at the Linky and you were right ahead of me. Last week was my first week and I agree with you that it is fun. Your poem really made me think. Really liked your “uneven and bruised” comparison. I think we all are that in one way or another, so most people will relate to this.
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I appreciate it, Lydia, and that you came and read me. I was amazed at how realistic your story was. I guess everyone has a friend who is in a similar situation to the woman in the book store. Thanks again and please come back soon!
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Awesome. I loved it. Do more!
I did one once:
She looked at me,
As I got out of bed,
And said,
“Where are you going?”
I looked back at her,
As I slowly walked away,
And said,
“To get a drink of water.”
She looked at me,
With a grin on her face,
And said,
“Leave your dick behind.”
I looked back at her,
Slowly turned around,
And said,
“Damn, this is gonna hurt”
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Blahahhaha a drink of water? Yeah right!!!!!
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Me and Mrs….Mrs Bobbit, she got my thing when we were going on.
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Ouch and ouch.
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I don’t think that’s crap at all!
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You are very kind Dennis! I adored the tail wagging video you posted. You are very cool! Thank you!
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I love: “I’m so hungry. Shut up!”
Listen, I was REJECTED every year I applied to take poetry class in college. You had to submit your work, and for 4 YEARS STRAIGHT, I WAS REJECTED, so the hell with poetry. I liked your poem, especially the last line – I’m still thinking about that.
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Wow, the whole point is to learn something, so why should they be so picky? Thank you!
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The pressure on so many levels to be thin is deplorable. Powerful piece, O. On a lighter note, welcome to Magpie Tales!!
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Thanks for visiting my blog! Yes, it is bad the pressure. I heart Magpie Tales and am very grateful to have discovered you!
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‘you know you want to read every damn word’ … sure did! Nice.
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I appreciate it! You’re very kind and hope you will visit again!
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OUCH! Good one…lots of truth there in how some folks think of themselves.
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Thanks very much for visiting and yes, I’ve met people like that.
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It’s a funny poem about a serious topic–the best kind of humour!
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Very glad you liked it, Thomas!!! Thanks!
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How’s them apples!!!!
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Wormy! I like the ones already chopped up in little bags b/c I’m lazy. Thank you!
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“The apple uneven and bruised” I also like that line. I would say write more poems! I love poetry. Good Food for thought.
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Thanks so much, Starla!!! I will try my poetic pen again the next prompt.
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