Hey Retardation

(what does soup mean to you?)

World without a spine
looking through nonchalant eyes,
glad I’m here, my final fling
to discard this broken body.

Children laugh to them I’m strange
no adult to treat me my age,
glad I’m here, my final fling
to discard this broken brain.

© Harry J Horsman  2010
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Dietrich Avatar
September 29, 2010 at 8:47 PM
Congratulations in Nikko's contest, harry. Luv, Andrea
Roberts Avatar
September 25, 2010 at 12:00 PM
congrats Harry on your win in the contest
Brown Avatar
September 24, 2010 at 11:29 AM
Congratulations on your win Harry in Nikko Palmario's contest "29 Words". Have a wonderful weekend. Love, Carol
Dufresne Avatar
September 23, 2010 at 5:27 PM
Congrats to you Harry!
Mehta Avatar
September 23, 2010 at 12:48 PM
Congratulations on this fine win in the contest, harry
K. Avatar
September 23, 2010 at 11:24 AM
Hi Harry-- definitely unique thoughts written here --enjoyed reading this one and that "world without spine" line was just so cool-- Congrats on your win! -- nikko :)
Sweetheart Avatar
September 23, 2010 at 11:24 AM
Congrats Harry on your win in Nikko's contest.. an awesome poem.. another amazing win ...enjoy my friend with luv.... great piece...
Kendrick Avatar
September 21, 2010 at 4:04 AM
Good luck in the contest with this interesting description of the meaning of soup to you...Reads like a winner...I appreciate the kind comments on about my work..Sara
Trevino Avatar
September 20, 2010 at 11:15 AM
i love the tittle, good use of the 29 words, good luck on Nikko's contest, =(^.^)=Royal
A  Avatar
September 19, 2010 at 11:44 AM
Enjoyed stopping by to say hi while reading your poetry, have yourself a wonderful day full of love & joy. Keep them smiles coming*luv ~SKAT
Knop Avatar
September 18, 2010 at 6:17 AM
Well done, Harry! Wish you best of luck in the contest!...Gert
Docherty Avatar
September 16, 2010 at 1:31 AM
Smiles, well done such a charming poem from few words and makes me smile as I think so many of us are similar! Thanks for your welcome comments,kindest thoughts, Anna-Marie.
Dietrich Avatar
September 16, 2010 at 12:27 AM
What a funny title you gave this harry!! Good luck in the contest and thanks for always commenting back to me. LUv, Andrea
Delacroix Avatar
September 15, 2010 at 7:43 PM
Interesting write using 29 words! Good luck in the contest. Caroline.
Sweetheart Avatar
September 15, 2010 at 1:17 PM
Well certainly a different direction for u Harry but great wise words to think about.. good luck for Nikko's contest.. sure to please her ... and u with a winners spot..luv.. appreciate your sweet daily comments....luv..
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September 15, 2010 at 11:55 AM
Enjoyed reading...you are not retarded if that is what you are saying...hope you are not saying the soup is retarded...I am confused.
Locksley Avatar
September 15, 2010 at 10:50 AM
What a terrific entry for Nikko's contest, Harry! You really drew me in right away with "World without a spine." Those kids who are laughing will be old one day, so the joke's on them. Good luck in the contest. Diane
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September 15, 2010 at 8:11 AM
Nice poem. Best wishes in the contest. Love Scarlett
Devonshire Avatar
September 15, 2010 at 8:03 AM
Wow! This poem says so much using just 29 words. We may be feeling old today, but I suspect we won't be any younger tomorrow. LOL Harry, I didn't understand your comment about my zoo poem having two-legged lizards. But I did leave a comment on another member's poem which was about lizards. I think you have a definite winner here! Love, Carolyn
Nutter Avatar
September 15, 2010 at 2:54 AM
Excellent submission to the contest, you may have a winner best of luck.
Neels Avatar
September 15, 2010 at 1:46 AM
Quite a unique entry for Nikko's Contest Harry.. Best wishes, Wilma
A   Avatar
September 15, 2010 at 1:45 AM
oi! OI! WOW! wow! Harry, pretty much meaning here. Crazy thought if you ask me, the taunting is more heart breaking than brain broken, Once again impressive. Enjoyed and the best of luck in the contest,..p.d.
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