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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

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Sandra L. Weiss

Date: 1/17/2023 6:56:00 AM

Thank you for the smile this brought, Charlie. I can picture the whole scenario. Clever and cute!

Reetuparna Adhikary

Date: 1/12/2023 11:33:00 AM

This composition is an interesting blend of drama and thrill and really very fun to read. Best of luck.

Charles Messina
Date: 1/12/2023 7:58:00 PM

Thank you, Reetuparna. For the visit and lovely comment!

Ranaditya Adhikary

Date: 1/9/2023 9:49:00 PM

It's amazing how you created a light-hearted, humerus poem around a simple event. Best of luck for the contest:-)

Charles Messina
Date: 1/12/2023 7:59:00 PM

Thank you, Ranaditya. I don't know how this one popped into my head (lol) Thanks for the visit! :)

Gershon Wolf

Date: 1/7/2023 7:40:00 PM

HILARIOUS, fun, amusing, and just so entertaining. Love it. FAVE-time for me. Thanks, Charlie!

Charles Messina
Date: 1/8/2023 3:33:00 AM

Thanks, Gershon. Every once in a while, my muse finds some humor. (lol) ~CM

Chipepo Lwele

Date: 1/6/2023 9:34:00 AM

Impressive

Charles Messina
Date: 1/8/2023 3:34:00 AM

Thanks, Chipepo!

Deb M

Date: 1/6/2023 6:59:00 AM

Hey Charlie….what a delightful tale about a caterpillar….don't feel guilty being responsible for the caterpillars demise!! Haha…..Loved it….Debx

Charles Messina
Date: 1/8/2023 3:35:00 AM

Thanks for reading this one, Deb. Guilt isn't in the equation (lol). :) Charliex

Mystic Rose Rose

Date: 1/5/2023 5:54:00 PM

That is some amusing story Charles, boy they sure get around don't they, !

Charles Messina
Date: 1/5/2023 6:50:00 PM

Yes, they do, Vie. But sometimes as fate has it...they go too far (lol) Thanks for the visit :)

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 1/5/2023 11:11:00 AM

This is FANTASTIC. A FAVE

Charles Messina
Date: 1/5/2023 6:51:00 PM

Now that cheered me up! Thank you, Andrea :)

Mike Gentile

Date: 1/5/2023 5:03:00 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!

Charles Messina
Date: 1/5/2023 6:52:00 PM

Thanks Mike. After I wrote the last stanza, I kind of felt sorry for him too (lol) Happy Friday!

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 1/5/2023 2:53:00 AM

Loved this fun poem. Thanks for sharing.

Charles Messina
Date: 1/5/2023 6:53:00 PM

Thank you, Victor!

Brian Sambourne

Date: 1/4/2023 9:08:00 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

Charles Messina
Date: 1/8/2023 3:36:00 AM

Thanks for the great feedback, Brian. Much appreciated, my friend! Cheers Charlie

Speaks Volumes

Date: 1/4/2023 7:09:00 PM

Twas for a good cause Charlie.

Speaks Volumes

Date: 1/4/2023 12:55:00 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.

Charles Messina
Date: 1/4/2023 6:54:00 PM

Yes Wendy...I was responsible for the unfortunate little caterpillar's death. LMAO! Thank you :)