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Out of Words

Out of words I ran out of words so I stopped at the store and searched every aisle and row Pushing my cart with a wobbling wheel just trying to keep with the flow Green beans and cold cuts and dishwasher soap, cartons of squeezed orange juice Deodorant, hot dogs, steak by the pound, napkins and farm fresh produce Chocolate chip cookies, a magazine stand, broom handles right over there Two percent milk, light bulbs and duct tape, prices galore to compare But there were no words no, none I could use to write you a poem today No phrases on sale, not a verse on the shelf or flowery thoughts on display I asked at the counter, then chased down a clerk hoping a few I could find Fresh out of stock, we’re waiting a shipment I sighed and I said never mind So I bought a pen and a Big Chief notebook, there was nothing else I could do And scribbled these words as I walked to my car that simply did say…I love you

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Doug Vinson

Date: 1/22/2017 1:08:00 PM

My first job wasn't working in a grocery store, but I bought a chainsaw when I got paid. In the present time - Chris, you are pretty dependable for happy endings. : )

Chris Green
Date: 1/23/2017 8:09:00 AM

I guess someone has to be. :) Thanks so much my friend.

Freddie Robinson Jr.

Date: 1/20/2017 7:43:00 AM

In love and at a loss for words, oddly seem to happen quite a bit, do they not. Lovely poem, Chris. Such delightful flippancy is as cool as that wobbly wheel on the shopping cart. Your simple charm at the end is straight outta the textbook Romance Rescue Guide. Smooth and satisfying write. Love and joy to you.

Chris Green
Date: 1/20/2017 8:17:00 AM

Thanks so very much Freddie, you comments are always so fun and encouraging to rad. I appreciate your visits my friend.

Darren White

Date: 1/20/2017 2:39:00 AM

I love this, Chris... It's a fave for sure. How you built this up, the image of looking for words in reality, and then ending with those 3 simple words? Magnificent.

Chris Green
Date: 1/20/2017 8:17:00 AM

Thanks so very much Darren. I am thrilled you liked this one

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 1/19/2017 9:30:00 PM

chris, this is adorable. How you ended it!! I love when you write this way. So cutely rhymed on the last lines of the verses!!

Chris Green
Date: 1/20/2017 8:16:00 AM

Thanks so very much Andrea. I like when I write this way too, it is so much fun when they come out with a happy ending. :)

Robert Johnson

Date: 1/19/2017 7:44:00 PM

I looked down that aisle as I shopped for awhile. But surely, not one word in sight. So I can relate for there is no debate, that it tends to make a bard not smile. When you shop again and can't find that pen. Remember to take it in style.

Chris Green
Date: 1/20/2017 8:15:00 AM

Thanks for this nice poetic response Robert. I am happy you liked my shopping excursion. :)

Charmaine Chircop

Date: 1/19/2017 3:33:00 PM

Oh you love her still? :) .Love this Out of words poem..Its real...and sweet beyond words.I can picture you shop..and Hey those cookies so tempting.: )

Chris Green
Date: 1/19/2017 3:36:00 PM

I'll pick you up some the next time I am there. :) Thank you so very much my sweet friend. I am a good shopper. :)

Chris Hagy

Date: 1/19/2017 3:23:00 PM

This is very clever Chris!:) My first job was working at a grocery store...I really enjoyed this:)

Chris Green
Date: 1/19/2017 3:32:00 PM

Thanks so much Chris, I am glad you liked it. I've never worked in a grocery store but have spent enough time in those places to know my way around pretty good. :)

Dane Ann Smith-Johnsen

Date: 1/19/2017 2:44:00 PM

What fun! I smiled all the way through this one. Super write! :) Dane Ann

Chris Green
Date: 1/19/2017 3:00:00 PM

Thanks so much Dane Ann. Just having a little poetic fun this afternoon.

Alexis Y.

Date: 1/19/2017 2:33:00 PM

Hi Chris, You crafted a good poem out of your writer's block. I really enjoyed this. You rock! :-) Alexis

Chris Green
Date: 1/19/2017 3:00:00 PM

Thanks so very much my sweet friend. I am happy you enjoyed my trip to the store. :)

Jan Allison

Date: 1/19/2017 2:26:00 PM

I can sympathise as I too am suffering with my muse being on holiday - wish we could go to the shops and get the words off the shelf it would make days like this much easier to deal with:-) hugs Jan xx

Chris Green
Date: 1/19/2017 2:31:00 PM

I probably should have checked the greeting card section. :) Thanks so very much Jan.

Christy Stover

Date: 1/19/2017 2:07:00 PM

I love how this poem expresses the frustration of writer's block and then how sometimes the best way to express an emotion is to just say it simply. Excellent poem, Chris.

Chris Green
Date: 1/19/2017 2:22:00 PM

Thanks so much my friend. At least I got to go through the express lane, I only had two items. :)