In response to a prompt from clownponders.wordpress.com
Cold and wet walk down the aisle
a perfect marriage of discomfort
as dark angry clouds send
large cold drops catching all
who dare to challenge
chilling everything to the bone,
loud crisp booms of thunder
rattle the brain and
magnesium white bolts burn eyes.
Sanctuary compromised…
dampness permeates bedding,
the tattered cat hair covered coat
laying on the worn out couch
an unpleasant option
and the large branch scrapes across
the corrugated metal roof
while dancing the jitter-bug
to the never-ending wind-song.
Burnt pizza remnants on oven walls
a reminder of bills unpaid…
no forgiveness, no heat, no hot water
as bare wood floors befriend the elements
turning a cold shoulder
and the smell of damp dirty laundry
accompanied by an over full litter box
and the pungent smell of days old garbage
offends the senses.
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Man, that is dreary! What brought this on, I wonder, as I’m so used to reading vibrant verses filled with love and the joy of living.
I bumped into a site with an interesting poetry challenge at http://clownponders.files.wordpress.com/2012/05/the-poetry-challenge.png. Thought I’d give it a shot. I’ve had my runs ins with the “dreary” which is one reason it is easy for me to get the most out of the good times. 😀
This is love ! So beautiful and inspiring…..Love it 🙂
Instead of “Dreary Setting” do you mean “What’s Better than Morning Coffee”?
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What a shot in the arm! I’m very happy to be in such good company. 😀
What a rare talent you have, I will enjoy all of your post. AJM
I appreciate very much your kind words Ann. Comments like yours make writing so much more meaningful!
Well written! You had me from the opening “Cold and wet walk down the aisle
a perfect marriage of discomfort”
Thank you, and glad you liked it. It was from a prompt by clownponders.wordpress.com. It’s fun writing from someone else’s idea.