Ann Gilmour Poet Rhyme

Down a Storm Drain

I’m crying because I dropped Heather 
Down a storm drain, now she's gone forever
My Mum says that Heather is just make believe
So she’ll be no help to get poor Heather out

As my heart it doth bleed and my soul it doth plead
Not quite sure what I should do next
Maybe call 999 requesting some help
But having no phone I cry, I'm perplexed

Whilst a crowd is beginning to gather
When they see me, a child all alone
Tears pour from my eyes as I blabber
They do not comprehend when I speak of my friend

Then all of a sudden a tap on my shoulder
I felt a few times, as it became bolder
I twisted around to the glorious sound of
her voice and her sweet smiling face

Taking one look at me all swollen and red
Her hug and her voice it did calm me instead
Whatever had happened to cause such distress
I told her my fears why I’d burst into tears

I asked how she’d managed to climb from the drain
For my crying and shouting had all been in vain 
Heather told me she magically wafted above
When she saw my distress and my undying love

A crowd that had gathered saw us walk down the lane
Hand in hand, two sweet girls, now both happy again
A neighbour of ours who had witnessed the scene 
Described it to Mum telling what she had seen

So now Mum believes, though she still can’t see Heather
My make believe friend she’ll be with me forever


Written 10th March 2019
Contest: Down a Storm Drain Gone Forever
Sponsor: Eve Roper
2nd place

Contest YOUR CHOICE(4),any form,any theme
Sponsor: Brian Strand

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Joseph May March 23, 2019 at 5:30 AM A magical story of make believe come to life!..Congrats on your win Ann.. Ann Gilmour March 23, 2019 at 6:14 AM Well thank you so much James for your congrats and your visit, which is always appreciated. Kindest thoughts Ann xx

Jennifer Proxenos March 23, 2019 at 3:14 AM This poem is so different Ann - you have a very imaginative mind, no wonder you had an imaginary friend! I thoroughly enjoyed your poem dear Ann and hearty congratulations on your win! Poetry hugs, Jennifer. Ann Gilmour March 23, 2019 at 3:35 AM Oh I am so glad you liked it Jennifer, yes I do have a vivid imagination although I cannot remember an imaginary friend. So good to hear from you Jennifer and I appreciate your lovely comments. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Jan Allison March 22, 2019 at 8:16 PM what a charming poem Ann I have heard of children having imaginary friends, you have such a vivid imagination and made this so real:-) hugs jan xx Ann Gilmour March 23, 2019 at 3:30 AM Thanks Jan, although I never had an imaginary friend, my granddaughter often spoke of her friend up until the age of four and like you say many children do speak of a little friend, so real to them. Kindest thoughts Ann xx

Eve Roper March 22, 2019 at 4:27 PM Ann, thank you for entering my contest. You had clear and fascinating imagery and great rhythm and flow..Congratulations on your 2nd place win. . Come and visit me on my blog https://www.poetrysoup.com/poetry/blogs/blog_detail.aspx?BlogID=35331&PoetID=57242 Ann Gilmour March 22, 2019 at 7:28 PM Thank you so much Eve for my 2nd place in your lovely contest, for which I thoroughly enjoyed writing my poem. with kindest thoughts Ann xx

Gordon Mcconnell March 10, 2019 at 10:13 AM Super piece Ann, really great imaginative thoughts with good rhyme and flow too. Have great weekend, Gordon Ann Gilmour March 10, 2019 at 11:34 AM Thank you so much Gordon for your lovely comments, hope you are well and have had a good weekend. Kindest thoughts Ann xx

Caren Krutsinger March 10, 2019 at 8:01 AM This is my favorite poem of all for this particular contest prompt, and I wrote something myself. I have no idea what now. Wow! What a terrific imagination Ann, and your rhymes are fabulous! Ann Gilmour March 10, 2019 at 8:54 AM Wow Caren such wonderful comments, thank you so much! I have been away since the 4th and feel my muse Rose is still having a doze, as the words did not come easily, so to hear how much you liked it has inspired me to continue. Kindest thoughts Ann xx