Blue Cheese and Old Pickles

Tasteless, puckered galoot,
suited to the cold, he has gout.
Shriveled up, with deep veins,
covering up his shameful ways.

She wears umbrella suits.
He wears rubber boots.
Puddles, of mold, paint the walls;
they stare at the ink blots.

A condominium-plot, paid for,
after they bought lashes, teeth,
and progeny - false. Their money
in the grave, would elude

the kittens. Big galoot
and umbrella suit wish they could
watch their kin crumble,

turn blue
and sour too…
Copyright © | Year Posted 2025

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Empress Avatar
April 4, 2025 at 12:31 PM
Dear kim this is such a unique and creative take on the prompt and i love how youv played around with words and done showinv through your well articulated lines! I especially love “She wears umbrella suits. He wears rubber boots. Puddles, of mold, paint the walls; they stare at the ink blots.” So descriptive! I could imagine as i read! Well delivered dear kim! Congratulations on your win! Sending you light always
Rodrigues Avatar
April 4, 2025 at 12:57 PM
Thank you so much! Hugs ~ Kim
Kauffman Avatar
April 3, 2025 at 12:58 PM
Hi Kim, this is off the charts creative with amazing imagery and depth! So glad to see it on the winners list! Congrats and high fives! Lenten blessings of renewal to you.
Rodrigues Avatar
April 3, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Thank you kindly, Sam!
mysore Avatar
April 3, 2025 at 4:10 AM
Congratulations on your win dear poet. Cheers!!! Oh unique,..
Rodrigues Avatar
April 3, 2025 at 5:25 AM
Thank you, Thriveni! Hugs :)
Dietrich Avatar
March 23, 2025 at 12:36 AM
Oh wow. I think Craig will live this. I sure do
Rodrigues Avatar
March 23, 2025 at 11:26 AM
Thank you, Andrea! I tried for something different :)
Fowler Avatar
March 18, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Perfect Kim - an engaging write sure to please. :)
Rodrigues Avatar
March 18, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Thank you, Linda!
Andresen Avatar
March 14, 2025 at 3:07 AM
- Smile :) - This was really creative, Kim... love it :) - GL in the contest :) - hugs
Rodrigues Avatar
March 14, 2025 at 7:17 AM
Thank you for saying so! Hope Craig likes it!
Wolf Avatar
March 12, 2025 at 7:03 PM
What a take on this contest you came up with, Kim! A couple of real winners there. Amazing write. :) gw
Rodrigues Avatar
March 12, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Thank you, Gershon!
Goldsmith Avatar
March 12, 2025 at 11:12 AM
What a creative write you have here. "Good Luck" Have a wonderful day writing away...........
Rodrigues Avatar
March 12, 2025 at 12:14 PM
Thank you! We will see if it is to Craig’s liking.
DiMino Avatar
March 12, 2025 at 4:39 AM
Yep, what we have been, values or lack of, are reflected status in our old age. Sometimes, just bad luck maybe. Important to take care of our loved ones...even if they were not so responsible and loving of no other than themselves. What we put out, we will get back. Interesting read...and as usual, I probably got it all wrong.
Rodrigues Avatar
March 12, 2025 at 5:17 AM
Craig Cornish doesn’t want a write on the actual food so this is what I came up with. Some families are indeed sad. I’m thankful for my wonderful family. Hugs!
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