Down the Drain

Keys down drain
Tried in vain
To obtain
Still remain
Rack one's brain.

Sight review
Don't pursue
Sank in goo
Then I knew
Order new.


11.01.22

What's New Poetry Contest
Sponser - Joseph May
Checked with Rhymezone
Copyright © | Year Posted 2022

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De Beaulieu Avatar
August 1, 2024 at 3:44 PM
Hello Emilla James, so nice to meet you. I will be reading your poetry. I not want to get my keys out from that goo either. Enjoy your evening my friend. /Darlene/
De Beaulieu Avatar
August 2, 2024 at 10:39 AM
Hellon Emilia, yes it is better to order new keys , then putting your fingers in the goo. Your welcome. Hugs. Enjoyb your weekend. /Darlene/
James Avatar
August 2, 2024 at 6:29 AM
Hello Darlene, is nice to meet you too. Who knows what that goo is made off, is easier and cleaner to order new keys. Thank you for reading Darlene. Emilia : )
Goldsmith Avatar
June 9, 2022 at 1:56 PM
Another creative/fun write. I wish you would write more. Love reading your writes. Have a great/blessed day writing more New fun writes........................
James Avatar
June 15, 2022 at 12:59 AM
Thank you so much Paula. Time has not been on my side last number of months but will try my best to write more as time permits. Have a good and blessed day too Paula. Emilia : )
Laurie Avatar
February 7, 2022 at 2:47 PM
Hello Emilia ... easy to imagine the dilemma. Straight to the point using few words - thank you Emilia - Lindsay
James Avatar
May 26, 2022 at 3:21 AM
Thank you Lindsay, thankfully I have never experienced this, just hope I haven't jinxed myself now I have said that lol. Emilia
M  Avatar
January 31, 2022 at 8:19 AM
Hi Emilia….such a cute witty poem. Debx
James Avatar
February 3, 2022 at 8:06 AM
Thank you Deb. Had several different topic attempts at this form but liked this one the best. Emilia x
Merryman Avatar
January 19, 2022 at 6:41 AM
I enjoyed your humorous write, Emilia! Congrats on your 1st place win! Blessings, Kim M
James Avatar
February 3, 2022 at 8:03 AM
Thank you very much Kim. Happy that you enjoyed it too. Emilia.
Alex Avatar
January 17, 2022 at 8:57 PM
Great writing in this strict form. Congratulations!
James Avatar
February 3, 2022 at 8:01 AM
Thank you Chris, is very kind of you to say so. Was an enjoyable challenge. Emilia.
May Avatar
January 17, 2022 at 10:27 AM
Very nicely done Emilia, Congrats on your win..
James Avatar
February 3, 2022 at 7:59 AM
Thank you Joseph, I enjoyed the contest and form. Emilia.
Hamill Avatar
January 11, 2022 at 4:32 PM
Hi Emilia.im not going to drop my keys down the drain to see if I see the funny side.lol Good luck in competition. Take care.simon.:-)
James Avatar
February 3, 2022 at 7:58 AM
No, don't do that Simon it will be to dirty and smelly too lol. Thank you for the good luck. Hope you are well. Emilia.
Ahmed Avatar
January 11, 2022 at 4:31 PM
What's irretrievable, don't try so hard! Its better to move on with new hope. That's inherent message. All the best in the contest. Thanks - Marshall
James Avatar
February 3, 2022 at 7:55 AM
Thank you Marshall for reading, your comment and wishes. Emilia.
Scragg Avatar
January 11, 2022 at 12:48 PM
I like it... Lol. So funny. Especially "sank in goo"... very good rhyming going on here :-D and it tells a story.
James Avatar
February 3, 2022 at 7:53 AM
Thank you Natasha, glad you enjoyed and liked. Has not happened to me...yet! but know of some people it has. Emilia.
Cunningham Avatar
January 11, 2022 at 10:23 AM
Lol every motorists nightmare Emilia. Hope your new year is off to a good start. Tom
James Avatar
February 3, 2022 at 7:47 AM
I try to avoid parking near drains just in case as I sadly don't trust my clumsy self. Emilia.
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