C.A.T.A.S.T.R.O.P.H.E

"Cause Eddie tried to fly, mama
And then he broke his arm.
That's the reason why, mama,
A scream gave you alarm."
Said mama, "A catastrophe!"
"Too late," she whispered back,
"'Round three o'clock did Eddie jump.
Oh, an' then he went stone black."
Poor Eddie, trying to fly,
Here's a lesson for us certainly;
Eddie shouldn't try to fly

Or he'll cause a c.a.t.a.s.t.r.o.p.h.e
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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May 26, 2009 at 7:56 AM
Welcome to PoetrySoup Amber. I am hoping to read many more poems written by you. Love, Carol
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May 24, 2009 at 2:38 PM
Wow! Outstanding poetry! Please keep sharing! - jeremia
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May 23, 2009 at 3:40 AM
Amber, The poetic form that you used here, at least in the top part where you spelled out catastrophe is called acrostic. You have written it well. When my son was 5, he had the catastrope of "Flying " off of a swing. A broken arm resulted. So, besides enjoying your skillful use of this poetic form, you have hit a personal note. Your talent shows. Keep writing, God bless you and Welcome to Poetry Soup. Always, Dane
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