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Dumb Kid

DUMB KID He knew he shouldn’t The knife was right by the door In the Woolworth store His inner voice warned “If you’re caught you’ll go to jail” The thought made him pale But he’d ne’er been caught The knife just a pocket one (Pocket it for fun) Quick thought was careless And he grabbed the little knife Gulped – ran for dear life! Out the Woolworth door (Army of cops in pursuit Store lady to boot) And he ran and ran - First time for childhood danger, And nothing stranger Every passerby a foe Mother and home far away Such an awful day! A hot summer day, The sidewalk cracks flashing by, Tear drops in his eyes, This breathless, cold sweat. Ran till he could run no more From that Woolworth store Collapsed on a bench - If he was caught, then, so what? Made him think a lot (Oh boy! That was close) (Never would he steal again) (“Thank you, God – Amen) *Kind of Senryush.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2013




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Date: 3/7/2013 5:51:00 PM
Awesome dear poet ! Ya had me running with ya ! And as for your query to my last write....it was "sligh" guy ! Have a wonderful night my friend....much love, james
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Date: 3/6/2013 8:46:00 PM
Wow Dave, such a trip through Woolworth's, kids do that and I think they dare each other to live dangerously. You did a great job with the emotions, I was almost breathless.
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Date: 3/5/2013 9:10:00 AM
I think many children try this at some point... I'm not among them, was too scared of the consequences !! Enjoyed the rush of your poem though... Fine finish too !!
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Date: 3/4/2013 12:46:00 PM
Back again Daver, zanthippe young zitella, basically means 'blonde young married woman' to me not everything does fall. thought there was a bit of you on this...thanks for the visit always appreciated...Davi
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Date: 3/3/2013 4:30:00 PM
daver, is this based on a childhood memory? haha. If so, I think you learned your lesson. THis was a rush to read too and I enjoyed it.
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Date: 3/3/2013 1:33:00 PM
Daver I like this a lot, is this an auto?....David
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