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Trimeric Poetry Contest sponsored by Janice Canerdy

Hit and Run - TRI


He left the house in disarray
When cautioned flew into a rage,
A brat he was who got his way
This lad was spoilt from a young age.

When cautioned flew into a rage
And uttered words best left unsaid;
The mother cried and tears were shed.

A brat he was who got his way
And treated all with disrespect
His bad behaviour went unchecked.

This lad was spoilt from a young age
But then one day he went too far
He died in mangled stolen car.

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Rodrigues Avatar
October 26, 2024 at 9:08 AM
We always hope for each other, but some keep going in the wrong direction!
Callus Avatar
October 27, 2024 at 2:55 AM
Many parents do their best, but children are influenced by others. Thank you for stopping by, Kim. Have a blessed day // paul
Chiri Avatar
October 12, 2024 at 1:48 PM
A very short yet sad lyrical piece my friend!;)
Callus Avatar
October 26, 2024 at 4:00 PM
Always a pleasure to receive your visit & feedback, dear Brenda...thank you :) // paul
Kaufman Avatar
September 15, 2024 at 6:53 AM
Dear Paul, I wish you a belated CONGRATULATIONS on your first place win on this one. I guess the young man and the car were both recycled for parts? Blessings to you and I am sincerely grateful for your earlier comments on my 2 cat poems. Enjoy the weekend.
Callus Avatar
September 17, 2024 at 3:08 PM
Congratulations are always welcome, dear Nancy...they don't have a sell-by date :) Thank you for the comments and wit. ~ Regards & blessings // paul
May Avatar
September 6, 2024 at 10:51 AM
A sad ending for the brat, the way was paved for his own destruction , best wishes in the Contest
Callus Avatar
September 17, 2024 at 2:11 PM
Thank you for reading and giving your views, Joseph. Who lives by the sword dies by the sword! Regards // paul
Woods Avatar
September 4, 2024 at 8:56 AM
Oh wow...tragic! Almost a didactic poem, cautionary tale. You've written this beautifully and deserve this win! Congratulations my friend! Xo
Callus Avatar
September 17, 2024 at 3:05 PM
Thank you so much Crystol; glad you enjoyed it, and your congrats are appreciated. Best regards, my friend // paul
Jones Avatar
September 3, 2024 at 10:08 PM
Congratulations on your wonderful write winning!
Callus Avatar
September 17, 2024 at 1:41 PM
Thank you so much, Karen. Your visit is appreciated Regards // paul
Kauffman Avatar
September 3, 2024 at 11:28 AM
Paul, congratulations on your podium win! A truly tragic and heartbreaking story of a child without boundaries. A lesson about boundaries for all of us. Thank you for this poem. Hats off and high fives. Blessings to you!
Callus Avatar
September 17, 2024 at 1:57 PM
Your lovely comments / feedback and congrats are much appreciated, Sam; thank you! Regards & blessings // paul
Canerdy Avatar
September 2, 2024 at 8:22 PM
Paul, CONGRATS on your podium win with this sad, so realistic piece. Janice
Callus Avatar
September 17, 2024 at 1:47 PM
Thank you Janice for liking my poem and giving it a high placement. I'm looking forward to entering your next Trimeric contest :) Regards // paul
Goldsmith Avatar
September 2, 2024 at 12:56 PM
I enjoyed reading your wonderful yet sad write. Great Ending...  "Good Luck"  Have a wonderful day writing away..................
Callus Avatar
September 17, 2024 at 1:39 PM
Glad you enjoyed my humble offering, Paula; thank you for reading and commenting. Regards // paul
Lawrence Avatar
September 2, 2024 at 6:58 AM
Paul, Your sharp wit and storytelling is in fine form here . The human element of greed and disrespect illuminated at the end. Sending you all good thoughts- big hugs I have missed you. Hope all is well in your world, love Susan :)
Callus Avatar
September 17, 2024 at 1:38 PM
Thank you for the delightful feedback, dear Susan...and it is nice to be missed!! I have not been very active on Soup this year, mostly due to health reasons and other life priorities. But I can assure you that at present life is being good to me :) Warm regards, hugs & love to you my friend. // paul
Allison Avatar
September 1, 2024 at 1:39 PM
eek this is hard hitting in so many ways Paul, sad but unfortunately it is an all too commonplace these days - why they call it joy riding is beyond me:-( hugs jan xx
Callus Avatar
September 17, 2024 at 1:07 PM
Hi Jan; joy-riding could so easily end in tragedy. I remember young teenagers driving their parents' "borrowed" cars and 'playing' "chicken", driving from opposite directions and seeing who gives in at the very last moment. It was awful witnessing some die at such a young age ... alas, losers and no winners! ~ Hugs // paul
Bauer Avatar
September 1, 2024 at 1:20 PM
well done, paul! best of luck in the contest...
Callus Avatar
September 5, 2024 at 3:37 PM
Thank you Ilene. I wish you a lovely start to the weekend. // paul
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