P.S. Awtry Poet Free verse

Black Powder

With trembling hands
I tap tap down 
the fine black powder
into the round compartment
anticipation 
of the power
the explosive energy
makes my pulse race
beads of sweat 
on my lip and brow
as I listen
to the mechanical 
whirring and clicking
nerves raw 
eyes bloodshot 
the smell of the 
black powder
thrills me 
with the knowing
that the world 
is mine for the taking
I smile and wait
for another
shot of espresso

11/14/2018
Black Powder Poetry Contest
Sponsor:  Anthony Slausen

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Andrew Fairchild November 30, 2018 at 3:05 PM I am a very visual person, so I saw a civil war scene, and laughed aloud at the ending. Very creative! P.S. Awtry November 30, 2018 at 3:35 PM Thank you. It was a fun one to write :)

Wren Rushing November 17, 2018 at 7:10 AM This poem is a great example of why we need coffee control in this country. P.S. great twist at the end. Good luck in the contest! Enjoy your weekend. P.S. Awtry November 17, 2018 at 7:29 AM Thank you, Wren :)

Heidi Sands November 15, 2018 at 3:10 PM What a surprise! Well written :) P.S. Awtry November 15, 2018 at 3:19 PM Thank you Heidi :)

Wendy Watson November 15, 2018 at 1:22 PM I had just finished reading a George Orwell novel whose protagonist is power-driven and then your ominous dealings with black powder came along! Such an unexpected harmless climax! So clever,P.S! P.S. Awtry November 15, 2018 at 1:36 PM Oh my! We are living in Orwellian days! How timely! So glad you liked it :)

Caren Krutsinger November 15, 2018 at 11:47 AM I thought "what are you writing about?" then I remembered what I had not thought of when I was trying to picture all the black powders I know. Wow! Sweet! P.S. Awtry November 15, 2018 at 11:58 AM It was fun to write. Thank you for your visit and comments :)

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart November 15, 2018 at 9:21 AM AHHH nice one! Wonderful misdirection. ;D My best to you In the contest! xomo P.S. Awtry November 15, 2018 at 9:36 AM Thank you, Maureen :)

Tom Cunningham November 15, 2018 at 8:37 AM You had me going till the end, I was thinking gunpowder lol. Good luck. Tom. P.S. Awtry November 15, 2018 at 8:56 AM Oh good! Thank you, Tom :)

Winged Warrior November 15, 2018 at 6:17 AM Well crafted my friend...ready for a win...love & light...^WW^ P.S. Awtry November 15, 2018 at 7:54 AM Thank you, WW :)

CayCay Godwin November 15, 2018 at 5:56 AM Excellent! Very clever and creative - to me, this is a winner. Truly enjoyed. All the best ... CayCay P.S. Awtry November 15, 2018 at 7:53 AM Thank you, CayCay