Horrible

Horrible, my map upended our time with boot camp son.
Horrible to get back to base, not be caught, had to run.

Horrible, to see Mom hurried into hospice, her hours few.
Horrible when we heard last sweet breaths, as time flew.

Horrible when a tree splintered the roof of our deck.
Horrible, the tree balancing, just above hubby, in check.

Horrible when eggshells were underfoot, a bad spell.
Horrible the slamming doors, curses and raising hell.

Horrible the gall stones and bladder, ended grand visit.
Horrible the nightmarish nettles that percoset gifted.

Horrible heaven’s so far away, like pot of gold source.
Horrible, like vagabonds, earthlings veer off course.

Horrible, the end of a savory and sweet meal.
Horrible the rancid leftovers of mortal ideals.

Horrible when poetry is no longer wielded, engaged.
Horrible when Armeggedon speaks, when war is waged.
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Empress Avatar
April 1, 2024 at 12:57 PM
Such brilliant rhymes and profound descriptions of what is horrible for you, and i can imagine too. Youv done an excellent job writing for this prompt and i must also highlight “ Horrible when a tree splintered the roof of our deck. Horrible, the tree balancing, just above hubby, in check.“ whoa that sounds horrible definitely. Congratulations on your win dear kim
Rodrigues Avatar
April 1, 2024 at 3:58 PM
Thank you! So thankful that our son in law and a friend came over and handled the tree. Though there was some damage it could have been much worse. Hugs ~ Kim
Poet Avatar
April 1, 2024 at 9:58 AM
Kim, you wrote an excellent and profound list poem. Every couplet is a treasure. Congratulations on the win. I am favoring this.
Rodrigues Avatar
April 1, 2024 at 10:04 AM
I appreciate that, Lasaad! You are always a true blue friend!
Fowler Avatar
April 1, 2024 at 9:43 AM
Lots of horrible events in your list Kim. All grounded in life experiences. Just horrible! Congratulations! :)
Fowler Avatar
April 4, 2024 at 3:31 PM
Yes! and I'd add courageous.
Rodrigues Avatar
April 1, 2024 at 10:04 AM
Yet, we are stronger on the otherside and a bit wiser. Hugs ~ Kim
Goldsmith Avatar
April 1, 2024 at 9:19 AM
Congratulations on your win. I enjoyed reading your creative "Horrible" write. Have a blessed day................
Rodrigues Avatar
April 1, 2024 at 10:05 AM
You had to italicise ;) LOL! Thanks, Paula!
Dietrich Avatar
March 31, 2024 at 7:59 PM
Those were truly horrible things good down to earth Poem, Kim. Congrats in my contest.
Rodrigues Avatar
April 1, 2024 at 7:20 AM
Thank you, Andrea! Hugs
Maverick Avatar
March 16, 2024 at 10:30 AM
Yes a lot of things that there are to be averse About..' Not least war.! good work and effort Kim.!
Rodrigues Avatar
March 16, 2024 at 12:34 PM
Thank you, Joe!
Baker Avatar
March 13, 2024 at 5:55 PM
Wonderful and meaningful, List poem, Kim. Every couplet a gem. My favorite lines ... "Horrible, like vagabonds, earthlings veer off course, and Horrible the rancid leftovers of mortal ideals." Powerful poetry, my friend. It's been great catching up a bit on the poetry I missed while ill this last 10 days. You are on a great poetry roll, my friend. :-) Write On! Bill
Rodrigues Avatar
March 13, 2024 at 6:06 PM
Thank you so much, Bill! I appreciate you!
Hind Avatar
March 11, 2024 at 5:38 PM
Wow- your words cut to my heart. I don't know how you wanted your words taken, but they fit my mood today. A fav-
Rodrigues Avatar
March 11, 2024 at 6:01 PM
Thank youf or sharing! Sometimes a song will do the same. I appreciate!
One Avatar
March 11, 2024 at 1:01 PM
Interesting and clever choice of the contest...You have included a lot of horrible things here... especially the last couplet! Good luck in the contest..
Rodrigues Avatar
March 11, 2024 at 2:02 PM
Right?! Poetry is a real treat! Thank you!
Achara Avatar
March 11, 2024 at 11:19 AM
Horrible indeed when poetry is no longer wielded! I don't know if our world as it progesses will even allow creative thought. I liked your poem even though it was "horrible". Just kidding. It was wonderfully written.
Rodrigues Avatar
March 11, 2024 at 11:25 AM
LOL! Horribly wonderful… Blessings to you and yours! Write on as long as you (we) are able!
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