Cock-A-Hoop
Burst of brandished flaming arrow,
Thump of bunnies against my chest,
Cupid’s straight pointer did narrow,
Continue my family crest.
Squawking souls of birds in my nest,
Potent from moonstruck bolero,
Crescendo of lust’s citrus zest —
Cock-a-hoop’s sunstruck sombrero.
1/18/2020
Charles Messina’s Oh-No A Twisted Char-Lay Poetry Contest
ABAB BABA 8 syllables
*Cock-a-hoop normally an adjective, using as a noun here
triumphantly pleased or boastful : happily exulting
Copyright © Kim Rodrigues | Year Posted 2020
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