Caryl Muzzey Poet Free verse

Angry Wasp

Pierced like a hot poker chip
plunging hard to the bone.
The angry wasp escapes
and I’m left with his lance
in my stubby forefinger.

Copyright © 2010  By Caryl S. Muzzey

First Place Winner ~ "Feel The Feeling” Poetry Contest
Sponsored by: Paula Swanson
May 25, 2010

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Sharon Tideswell June 14, 2010 at 1:00 PM Ouch!! lol I can feel why this one won the contest. Well done! ~ Sharon :)

Audrey Haick May 30, 2010 at 2:51 PM My congratulations on your well-deserved Ist Place win, Caryl!! Enjoy your success and this "hurts", even to read!!! Great imagery here! Peace, love, Audrey

Andrea Dietrich May 29, 2010 at 9:20 PM good one, Caryl, Congratulations!!

Carol Sunshine Brown May 28, 2010 at 9:07 AM Congratulations on your 1st place win in Paula's " Feel The Feelings" contest Caryl. Love, Carol

Corinne Curcio May 26, 2010 at 5:38 PM Eek! I love the lines "left with his lance in my stubby forefinger" - A well deserved win!

Carrie Richards May 26, 2010 at 7:28 AM Excellent!!!! Ouch...I can feel the sting....but hope you are feeling the glory!!!! Well deserved!! :) Congratulations on this great poem!!

Michael J. Falotico May 26, 2010 at 7:19 AM nice win my friend, great write

Kabuteng P.Ink K. May 25, 2010 at 8:17 PM Youchy! Poor finger! Congrats on your first place win with this stinger of a write, Caryl--yay for you! :)

Linda-Marie Sweetheart May 25, 2010 at 7:22 PM Big congrats Caryl on your 1st place win in the Feel the Feelings contest.. awesome as I commented before .. enjoy your big win.. that wasp has some good after all.. luv.. Linda-Marie.

Joe Flach May 25, 2010 at 6:34 PM Very creative spin on this contest. Pure genius. Congrats on your well deserved win. Joe

Carolyn Devonshire May 25, 2010 at 4:03 PM Ouch! I can really FEEL the sting of this write. Excellent poem and unique choice for the contest. Wishing you success, Caryl. Love, Carolyn

Linda-Marie Sweetheart May 25, 2010 at 3:55 PM Another excellent entry for the contest and I could feel the pain.. lots of wasps in N.J..... good luck... my entry is "Passion's Magic Moment"..luv.. Linda-Marie