A Goodnight Tweet

I was taking out my trash can 
When I thought I saw a worm 
But I realized it was a caterpillar 
When the thing began to squirm 

It crawled across the cobblestone 
And made its way onto the grass 
But when my puppy went to do his thing 
It wound up on its a... 

My puppy tried to get it off 
By rolling in the dirt 
He rolled so fast, came off his a... 
And it landed on my shirt 

It crawled onto my collar 
Then, it crawled into my hair 
So, I shuck my head and flung it off 
And it flew into the air 

A bird upon my roof-top 
Caught the 'pillar in mid-flight 
And fed it to his chickadees 
Before they tweeted... a sweet Good Night! 


Metrical Tale Poetry Contest 
Sponsor: Hilo Poet 
1/4/2023
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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Adhikary Avatar
January 12, 2023 at 11:33 AM
This composition is an interesting blend of drama and thrill and really very fun to read. Best of luck.
Messina Avatar
January 12, 2023 at 7:58 PM
Thank you, Reetuparna. For the visit and lovely comment!
Adhikary Avatar
January 9, 2023 at 9:49 PM
It's amazing how you created a light-hearted, humerus poem around a simple event. Best of luck for the contest:-)
Messina Avatar
January 12, 2023 at 7:59 PM
Thank you, Ranaditya. I don't know how this one popped into my head (lol) Thanks for the visit! :)
Wolf Avatar
January 7, 2023 at 7:40 PM
HILARIOUS, fun, amusing, and just so entertaining. Love it. FAVE-time for me. Thanks, Charlie!
Messina Avatar
January 8, 2023 at 3:33 AM
Thanks, Gershon. Every once in a while, my muse finds some humor. (lol) ~CM
Lwele Avatar
January 6, 2023 at 9:34 AM
Impressive
Messina Avatar
January 8, 2023 at 3:34 AM
Thanks, Chipepo!
M  Avatar
January 6, 2023 at 6:59 AM
Hey Charlie….what a delightful tale about a caterpillar….don't feel guilty being responsible for the caterpillars demise!! Haha…..Loved it….Debx
Messina Avatar
January 8, 2023 at 3:35 AM
Thanks for reading this one, Deb. Guilt isn't in the equation (lol). :) Charliex
Rose  Avatar
January 5, 2023 at 5:54 PM
That is some amusing story Charles, boy they sure get around don't they, !
Messina Avatar
January 5, 2023 at 6:50 PM
Yes, they do, Vie. But sometimes as fate has it...they go too far (lol) Thanks for the visit :)
Dietrich Avatar
January 5, 2023 at 11:11 AM
This is FANTASTIC. A FAVE
Messina Avatar
January 5, 2023 at 6:51 PM
Now that cheered me up! Thank you, Andrea :)
Gentile Avatar
January 5, 2023 at 5:03 AM
Fascinating where you mind takes us Charlie!! I can't help but feel a bit sorry for the 'Pillar!!! Such a fun read this morning !! Keep 'em coming! Happy Wednesday!
Messina Avatar
January 5, 2023 at 6:52 PM
Thanks Mike. After I wrote the last stanza, I kind of felt sorry for him too (lol) Happy Friday!
Buhagiar Avatar
January 5, 2023 at 2:53 AM
Loved this fun poem. Thanks for sharing.
Messina Avatar
January 5, 2023 at 6:53 PM
Thank you, Victor!
Sambourne Avatar
January 4, 2023 at 9:08 PM
A narrative of grand flight, Charles. The cyclical replenishment that nature provides is cleverly conveyed from caterpillar to pup to man and to bird. Original + creative! Well penned. Cheers Brian
Messina Avatar
January 8, 2023 at 3:36 AM
Thanks for the great feedback, Brian. Much appreciated, my friend! Cheers Charlie
Volumes Avatar
January 4, 2023 at 7:09 PM
Twas for a good cause Charlie.
Volumes Avatar
January 4, 2023 at 12:55 PM
So many folk I know would have stepped on it and tossed it to a weed, but you dear Charles, are responsible for the little birds having a feed. Loved your poem Charles.
Messina Avatar
January 4, 2023 at 6:54 PM
Yes Wendy...I was responsible for the unfortunate little caterpillar's death. LMAO! Thank you :)
Delaney Avatar
January 4, 2023 at 8:22 AM
What a tweet story. Charlie: Sadly caterpillars don’t have 9 lives. SuZ
Delaney Avatar
January 5, 2023 at 11:15 AM
Yes……so true….they are a butterfly in disguise or a moth. LOL
Messina Avatar
January 4, 2023 at 6:56 PM
LOL- Are you sure, SuZ. CATerpillars just might! Thank you!
Sands Avatar
January 4, 2023 at 7:44 AM
Lol! I could picture all of this. Well done :)
Messina Avatar
January 4, 2023 at 6:57 PM
LOL...wouldn't it be something if this really did happen just this way! Thank you, Heidi :)
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