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An Acrobat's Walking Alternative

An Acrobat’s Walking Alternative While I curse the nerve damage in my feet, bulging discs now cause me to limp about. Is this the fate aging acrobats meet because our jumbled spines twist in and out? Bulging discs now cause me to limp about, so I’ve taken to walking on my hands because our jumbled spines twist in and out. Waiting in line, on my head I will stand. So I’ve taken to walking on my hands, learned to ignore the strange stares I receive. Waiting in line, on my head I will stand, the only way for pain to relieve. Learned to ignore the strange stares I receive, grabbing groceries off shelves with my toes. The only way for my pain to relieve, placing groceries in a cart with leg throws. Grabbing groceries off shelves with my toes, I think about all the doctors who failed. Placing groceries in a cart with leg throws, I secretly hope these doctors are jailed. I think about all the doctors who failed. Is this the fate aging acrobats meet? I secretly hope these doctors are jailed, while I curse the nerve damage in my feet! *For Paula's Pantoum contest

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Date: 7/28/2011 6:17:00 AM
A very inventive write. Funny, but serious at the same time. I see, in reading the other comments below, you were a winner with this one. Congratulations! Love, Robert.
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Date: 7/28/2011 2:11:00 AM
Many congrats on your SUPER WIN, Carolyn with this very creative pantoum. Lainie
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Date: 7/27/2011 8:21:00 PM
Ohhhhhhh LOOK at you turning a bad situation into excellent verse I knew you'd win big! Congrad's Light & Love
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Date: 7/27/2011 2:16:00 PM
hey carolyn, congrats on your win, David
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Date: 7/27/2011 10:54:00 AM
great one, carols...applause to you for the thrilling win! ..:) huggs!
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Date: 7/27/2011 10:53:00 AM
Congratulations on your win in Paula Swanson's "Pantoum" contest Carolyn. Love, Carol
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Date: 7/11/2011 11:25:00 AM
lovely write, enjoyed, good luck in contest. your back must be feeling better i see your posting and commenting once again. but don't be a stranger.
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Date: 7/11/2011 9:30:00 AM
I love this witty write on a subject that I know is no joke, Carolyn. Hope Paula will love this one as much as I do.
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Date: 7/11/2011 8:06:00 AM
Thank you for sharing your amazing poetry with us Carolyn. I enjoyed reading it this lovely morning. May you have a wonderful week and enjoy life to the fullest. Love, Carol
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Date: 7/11/2011 6:34:00 AM
I love the wit even though this must be painful to endure.. Wishing you all the best for Paula's contest, enjoyed the way you did this one :) lfde Wilma
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Date: 7/11/2011 6:25:00 AM
What a funny poem my dear Carolyn ! I know that it's not a funny way to live hun, I pray for your recovery dear poet ! I know all too well the pain of bulging discs dear, yet I never thought of shopping with my feet...although, I noticed that all the bargan products are usually on the bottom shelves ! *smiles* Have a blessed week my dear friend...much love, james
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Date: 7/10/2011 10:22:00 PM
Oh.!Carolyn! i see you are still under the weather of life, yet you continue to persevere..you are an inspiration to us all.! wish you a top spot with this..
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Date: 7/10/2011 8:36:00 PM
Very nicely done Carolyn. Very visual - I can see the acrobat living in a world up-side-down to relieve the pain. When you win the contest, I will shake your foot. Joe
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Date: 7/10/2011 5:29:00 PM
LOL well you made it funny [I know how it hurts! years and years of carpel tunnel BUT years and years of YOGA have mostly alleviated it;)] You sure nailed the form hon. Light & Love
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Date: 7/10/2011 5:10:00 PM
I had to laugh, but I know its not very funny for you...I can see you as an aging acrobat....Talk to you soon....love.BG
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Date: 7/10/2011 5:09:00 PM
Oh you poor dear. Everything is so hard when one hurts. That's why doctors have a practice. They get to practice on their patients. Hope you get some relief soon. Your poem is precious and a winner. Love, Joyce
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