10 Things That Suck

ONE: At three in the morning the Internet calls out. Come to the computer; visit friends round about. All of a sudden, soon pulling hair out, The lights go off, a total blackout…shutout! TWO: Dressed for the country, a total knockout, In a new white blouse, nothing worn-out, Marshmallows and smores cooked at the cook out. Chocolate on the blouse that will not wash out! THREE: Friends coming over for a big night out, Children run to windows; keep a lookout. Their car slips and slides while they are in route. Festivities become a complete washout. FOUR: Going for a visit, the Interstate route. A car passes by; guess what is thrown out. Part of a burger with a Whopper handout, Right in the face of the driver's shouting snout. FIVE: Rushing one morning to the punch-clock readout. Arriving on time, that day had some doubt. Picking up speed cautiously on the look out! BLAM! The tire explodes, too late, a blowout. SIX The day's shopping spree had a strange payout. Smoke from the windows escaping there out. Eggs were left boiling when the cook went out. Shells hit the ceiling and the floor; freak out! SEVEN: Walking barefooted on a beautiful route. (Garden shoes were old with the soles worn out.) Soft-smelly brown embrace toes round about. Run to the hose to wash the stinky stuff out. EIGHT: Planting a garden with success in doubt. Hoping for sun and for a big payout. Watering tomatoes in times of drought. One night of insects, the crop is wiped out! NINE: The birthday present would really standout. Glow-in-the-dark wrapping, would be far-out. Fluorescence to shine when the lights go out, But I left it home and arrived without. TEN: A walk in the park to get a workout, Flowers and children enjoyed throughout. Birds chirp in trees, their favorite hideout. A direct hit in the eye; bird fallout, wash out! © October 8, 2011 Dane Smith-Johnsen