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Cookie Jar

Standing on tippy toes
Top shelf 
Reaching
Stretching
Finger tips edging the jar forward
Imagining the taste of chocolate chips on my tongue
Yumm mom's chewy delicious wait till Saturday cookies
Thankful I have grown that extra inch
Thinking she'll never suspect me

The jar 
Tips
Topples
Tumbles 
Turns 
Travels over my head
Lands on the floor
Just as Snoopy comes running through the door
Eating all the cookies except for four
Looks up with his doggy grin
Like he wants some more

I reach down and grab the jar
Surprised that it didn't break
Reaching inside was my second mistake
Mom comes in and says "For goodness sake!
I'm so scared I start to shake.
"Ricky get over here right now"
I drop the jar, she watches it break

Running I try to get away
Up the stairs 
Under the bed
If she catches me I'll be dead
At least that's what she said

She lifts the bed skirt
There I am
With my happy face T-shirt
Just within her reach
She grabs me
Pulls me out
Laughs
Gives me a hug
"Don't worry it's OK
I'll make more
Later today."


For John Lawless's Just within reach contest.
Written April 15, 2015

Copyright © Richard Lamoureux | Year Posted 2015

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Anna Hopper Date: 9/24/2019 9:57:00 AM Love, love, love! Another fav! Login to Reply

Ralph Sergi Date: 5/9/2015 8:50:00 AM Hi Richard: You personified all the kids that took that first dare to fulfill their cookie fix. I'm guilty as well and the jars were heavier in my day! Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 5/9/2015 9:08:00 AM You don't look that old Ralph! Thanks for the comment.

Poet Destroyer A Date: 4/26/2015 4:25:00 PM LOL, Richard. I was being silly. I'd be the talk of the Poetry Soup all over again. I gave myself a first place 5 years ago or so. I guess you can say I was the first to do it. I had a SLY FOX contest. No one but one poet, Had a dope poem like my own. Silly Billy the Kidster. SO I gave myself a first place along with his. It was funny. You should have seen all the reactions. Anyways, I'd have to perfect the poem, in order to join, plus my sister Siddy would be the one who would have to judge the contest. But, she told me that she does not want to help. Ditto to my soul. LOVE LINDA Login to Reply

Poet Destroyer A Date: 4/25/2015 11:48:00 PM Hello Richard, I thank you for the comment on my BigFoot poem. I'm so eager to read the poems. But, I won't have accesses until the contest ends. :) I wish I could join my own contest... and yes, I would win. LOL. Not cause I think I am better, but hell ya. I would love to give myself a number one :).... Thanks for the visit... This is a wonderful contest win. Love LINDA Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 4/26/2015 8:38:00 AM Why not do something different and go for it! You can add Rick told me to go for it!

Monterey Sirak Date: 4/24/2015 4:56:00 PM Wonderful! I can just picture the scene. And what a sweet ending you gave us. Every time we thought as kids that our parents would never know, they always did. Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 4/26/2015 8:39:00 AM So true!

Faye Gibson Date: 4/21/2015 7:28:00 PM Love this, Richard. Congratulations on your win. Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 4/22/2015 9:30:00 AM Thanks Faye.

Sandra Haight Date: 4/21/2015 6:00:00 PM Wow...what a "just within reach" happy ending! Love your poem, Richard. A huge congratulations to you for your fine win. Sandra Login to Reply

Eve Roper Date: 4/21/2015 5:20:00 PM Back to congratulate you on your win. :) Login to Reply

John Lawless Date: 4/21/2015 10:31:00 AM Richard, this is the way it should be. I could see it all playing out. The dog we had as kids would have "ratted" us out after he ate the cookies. Thanks for submitting this to the contest. Login to Reply

Thvia Shetley Date: 4/20/2015 6:29:00 PM Too sweet, but my parents would have had my hide instead of hugging me! Ah, but kids are kids.... Login to Reply

Colleen Bono Date: 4/18/2015 11:58:00 AM thank you for stopping by and commenting.you are the only one.take care. Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 4/19/2015 3:00:00 AM Hi Collen, thanks for dropping by. I have missed your visits.

Elai Cee Date: 4/18/2015 11:20:00 AM how can I forget u Richard one of the nice poets here. Glad to see ur amazing poem really nice.. after one year not writing here hope u remember me :) Elai Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 4/19/2015 2:59:00 AM Hello Elai, so nice to have you back.

Julia Ward Date: 4/18/2015 11:17:00 AM "Just within reach" I am sure your poem for that contest will do well. It's not easy to do a poem with the compulsory words as they are not poetic, so the rest of the write has to do better. Julia, x Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 4/19/2015 3:02:00 AM I hope so, thanks for the vote of confidence..;0)

Eve Roper Date: 4/18/2015 8:25:00 AM Oh, I love this one, a childs temptation, and some adults. Blessings and a sure win a 7 Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 4/18/2015 9:20:00 AM Thanks Eve, hugs Rick.

Joseph May Date: 4/17/2015 9:44:00 AM Such a wonderful story.... well penned... Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 4/18/2015 9:20:00 AM Thanks Joseph.

James Peranteau Date: 4/17/2015 6:30:00 AM Well....let me say dear poet; I came to check out that cookie jar myself, and here, you first had me excited, thinking you might drop it in mine reach...but through your maze of cookies crumbles, I'll just have to wait to see when mom's new jar will be filled for one more peek ! Awesome write sir ! Have a wonderful week.....much love, james Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 4/17/2015 7:18:00 AM Thanks James I enjoyed reading this response.

Kelly Deschler Date: 4/16/2015 5:50:00 PM This poem is delightful, Rick. I enjoyed it so much!... My Mom is the same way. She will get mad at me, but is quick to forgive... This should do very well in the contest. Good luck to you! Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 4/16/2015 7:26:00 PM Thanks Kelly!

Kp Nunez Date: 4/16/2015 8:08:00 AM Kids are entitled to some mischiefs! Loved this write, Richard. Gave us a peek of your young life. Your mom is great! THis is a shoo-in for the contest. :) Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 4/16/2015 8:18:00 AM Yes she is great and an excellent Hugger!

Connie Marcum Wong Date: 4/16/2015 5:43:00 AM Oh, I forgot to say I am fav'ing it! Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 4/16/2015 7:31:00 AM Thanks so much Connie.

Connie Marcum Wong Date: 4/16/2015 5:42:00 AM What a delightful perfect entry for the contest Richard. I hope to see this one take top honors! I loved it! 7 Login to Reply

Tim Smith Date: 4/16/2015 3:53:00 AM This brings back some good memories... My brother used to climb up on the refrigerator and throw down all the goodies... Lol Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 4/16/2015 7:32:00 AM As kids it is amazing what trouble we could get ourselves into. I'm pleased you enjoyed this one.

Mama Bear Date: 4/15/2015 10:10:00 PM I did not know that I was so nice when you misbehaved LOL The good old days sure were interesting. Good luck in the contest. You are my fav. Love Mom Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 4/16/2015 1:05:00 AM You are my favorite too mom! Love ya, thanks for all the hugs!

Carolyn Devonshire Date: 4/15/2015 1:09:00 PM Ah, a witty poem that captivated my interest throughout. Mothers often make threats they'd never consider really doing. I'm glad your mom was so understanding. This is a delightful entry for John's contest! Love, Carolyn Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 4/16/2015 1:05:00 AM Thamks Carolyn. ;0)

Nette Onclaud Date: 4/15/2015 11:44:00 AM awhh, so delightful i enjoy the naughty and charming play of the theme, rick... what a treat..more!.. huggs Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 4/16/2015 1:07:00 AM Thanks Nette, you are sweet.

Jan Allison Date: 4/15/2015 11:14:00 AM Such a cute write - such vivid imagery - I can just imagine this scenario - good luck in the contest:-) hugs Jan xx 7 xx Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 4/16/2015 1:09:00 AM Thanks Jan, I also appreciate the hug and 7!

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