After the Election

Flipping through my lists of groceries, I scramble an hour to pull into Walgreen's for candles, herbal tea, foccacia, and... do I have my vintage wine, a cork screw? My fingers grasp a load of zen-like music as my van rolls like a wind under a hammock of stars, guiding me to a cabin miles, miles away for a weekend fling with the self…a quiet revelry of wandering along the grassland— a craving of my appetence, while a universe implodes into one electoral uproar's aftermath. Posted 11/24/2016 After The Elections Contest

Copyright © | Year Posted 2016



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

Date: 11/29/2016 2:55:00 PM
sounds like a fine way to spend the post-election days, nette. great ending to your poem...
Login to Reply
Date: 11/29/2016 12:01:00 AM
Unique take on this prompt, Nette! Congrats on your win. Janice
Login to Reply
Date: 11/28/2016 10:49:00 PM
I love the feel of your poem! Not a care in the world as the Universe falls into turmoil over the election! Congrats and thank you for your entry, Nette!
Login to Reply
Date: 11/25/2016 4:09:00 PM
Wonderful poem about what one feels when the electoral college went the wrong way. I really enjoyed the read but I am dreading the next four years.
Login to Reply
Date: 11/24/2016 8:43:00 AM
I want to ride, jam and hide in the cabin with you, election or not. Sounds like a perfect getaway from our heads. I am soothed ... CayCay
Login to Reply
Date: 11/24/2016 6:45:00 AM
What a perfect idea Nette, leave the madness behind! Foccacia made me hungry. :)
Login to Reply
Date: 11/24/2016 1:01:00 AM
Aha, if only this trip would really change things!! Nicely penned, Nette:)
Login to Reply
Date: 11/23/2016 6:42:00 PM
Implodes it does here. We all could stand a weekend. Great write. Good luck in the contest.
Login to Reply
Date: 11/23/2016 3:25:00 PM
A weekend fling with the self...is the best place to be at times.Loved this sweet Nette.
Login to Reply
Date: 11/23/2016 2:54:00 PM
Woman, you sure know how to transcend the inanity of life. This grand poem took me away to another place so tranquil and inviting.
Login to Reply
Date: 11/23/2016 2:43:00 PM
To pamper the self and be out of a noisy world is indeed a sanctuary of quiet we all need. Your sway with this impressive poem-- what a vivid scene!
Login to Reply
Date: 11/23/2016 12:42:00 PM
Now why didn't I think of that, there's a Walgreen's right up the street. :) This sounds like a perfect plan Nette. Hopefully when your excursion is over all will have clamed down...probably not though. :) Nicely written and who would have ever thought Walgreen's could be made to sound so beautiful.
Login to Reply
Get a Premium Membership
Get more exposure for your poetry and more features with a Premium Membership.
Book: Radiant Verses: A Journey Through Inspiring Poetry

Member Area

My Admin
Profile and Settings
Edit My Poems
Edit My Quotes
Edit My Short Stories
Edit My Articles
My Comments Inboxes
My Comments Outboxes
Soup Mail
Poetry Contests
Contest Results/Status
Followers
Poems of Poets I Follow
Friend Builder

Soup Social

Poetry Forum
New/Upcoming Features
The Wall
Soup Facebook Page
Who is Online
Link to Us

Member Poems

Poems - Top 100 New
Poems - Top 100 All-Time
Poems - Best
Poems - by Topic
Poems - New (All)
Poems - New (PM)
Poems - New by Poet
Poems - Read
Poems - Unread

Member Poets

Poets - Best New
Poets - New
Poets - Top 100 Most Poems
Poets - Top 100 Most Poems Recent
Poets - Top 100 Community
Poets - Top 100 Contest

Famous Poems

Famous Poems - African American
Famous Poems - Best
Famous Poems - Classical
Famous Poems - English
Famous Poems - Haiku
Famous Poems - Love
Famous Poems - Short
Famous Poems - Top 100

Famous Poets

Famous Poets - Living
Famous Poets - Most Popular
Famous Poets - Top 100
Famous Poets - Best
Famous Poets - Women
Famous Poets - African American
Famous Poets - Beat
Famous Poets - Cinquain
Famous Poets - Classical
Famous Poets - English
Famous Poets - Haiku
Famous Poets - Hindi
Famous Poets - Jewish
Famous Poets - Love
Famous Poets - Metaphysical
Famous Poets - Modern
Famous Poets - Punjabi
Famous Poets - Romantic
Famous Poets - Spanish
Famous Poets - Suicidal
Famous Poets - Urdu
Famous Poets - War

Poetry Resources

Anagrams
Bible
Book Store
Character Counter
Cliché Finder
Poetry Clichés
Common Words
Copyright Information
Grammar
Grammar Checker
Homonym
Homophones
How to Write a Poem
Lyrics
Love Poem Generator
New Poetic Forms
Plagiarism Checker
Poetry Art
Publishing
Random Word Generator
Spell Checker
Store
What is Good Poetry?
Word Counter