Audrey Haick Poet Nonet

Excuses Are Born

With his back against a wall of steel
caught in a silken, sticky web
the cloak of guilt fits him well
mind racing, eyes darting
excuses are born!
He finds a voice
and stammers--
"It wasn’t 
me"!
~*~

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Timothy Hicks March 13, 2013 at 11:03 PM We all seem in the greatest denial at the very end, when there's no where else to run. I'd like to know the extent of his guiltiness! Very apt title... I enjoy your work Annalise.

Sean L Sanders February 2, 2013 at 9:46 AM Love it, Nicely done poet. I'm litsenning poet.

Eileen Manassian January 20, 2013 at 11:52 AM Amazing write! I love the way you lead me up to the finish line! :) Thanks for sharing!

Lucilla Carrillo January 14, 2013 at 4:03 PM You are so right. It wasn't me either. Thanks for sharing. Lucilla

Jack Horne January 14, 2013 at 10:14 AM love this - you've captured this situation perfectly : )

Debra Squyres January 11, 2013 at 1:51 PM I was caught up within it and loved the finish...Very good !! I must try this form, I like the display !! Enjoyed !!

Connie Gildersleeve January 10, 2013 at 3:08 PM Annalise a very good Nonetheless Poem. I loved that he was caught in a silken sticky web like a spider's prey, also the cloak of guilt. Very descriptive. You convey your message very well. Warm Smiles, Connie.

Daver Austin January 10, 2013 at 9:57 AM Fine drama here, Analise. Love, daver

David Williams January 10, 2013 at 1:56 AM Annalise I just love this, if for the contest it is the best one I have read, good luck...David

Andrea Dietrich January 9, 2013 at 10:04 PM oh, I just loved that ending. Of course, that is what he would say!!!

Sara Kendrick January 9, 2013 at 2:51 PM Ahhh!! Cute one..I can just see a little boy with cookie crumbs on his face..I am glad that I chose this one to read this afternoon..Thanks for letting me know that I placed in a contest..Sara

Toquyen Harrell January 9, 2013 at 5:08 AM You made me chuckled, Annalise. So fittingly described. Love it :)

Harry Horsman January 9, 2013 at 4:59 AM you are truly amazing Annalise, this is wonderful....

Lori Lucas Mcclure January 8, 2013 at 6:14 PM Nice write! ---Lori