Home » Poems » Marinus Jansen » A thousand nights and one

A thousand nights and one

A thousand nights and one ~ then, the Gordian knot was fully undone. Not sure if it was the priest or the nun. But one of them said, "Glad it's finally done." And the other, "Are we obligated to tell anyone?"

Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem. Negative comments will result your account being banned.

Please Login to post a comment

Beata Agustin

Date: 1/31/2025 2:13:00 AM

Thanks for sharing this... exposing your thoughts through your unique poetic style. Welcome to Poetry Soup. I welcome you with the love of the Lord, expressed by John 3:16 of the Bible, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." Be blessed.

Joel Hawksley

Date: 1/28/2025 12:43:00 PM

"That's not what I said" is a clever and playful poem that demonstrates a keen understanding of the nuances of communication and the potential for misinterpretation. You've crafted a short piece with a surprising amount of depth and humor.