Emilia James Poet Rhyme

Imprinted Self Message

Stubbing a toe hurts like hell
Count to ten or curse and yell
Never to learn, walking in bare feet
When suddenly brick pillar my foot did meet.

Limping, near crying I hobble indoors
My stupidity again put me in the wars 
Elevating my foot hoping pain quickly ease 
Controlling each breath as I slowly deep breathe.

Scrapes of skin and beginning to bruise
My little toe, shades of red and blue hues
Swollen, still swelling and when I think back
I'm sure I did hear the sound of a crack.

Pain killers inside me, indoors I did stay
The bruising and toe was bigger next day
My tiny toe like a mini fat sausage
Shoes always wear - my imprinted self message.
 

                           12.08.21

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Paul Bell August 31, 2021 at 12:21 PM It is amazing how many curse words you can utter when stubbing your toe. Actually, it is amazing how many times you're that angry you kick said object again, and that really hurts. On the plus side, it did make a funny poem. Emilia James August 31, 2021 at 2:38 PM Thank you Paul. I can laugh at it now but if I had kicked it again that would of just about finished me lol. Emilia : )

Anitha Jayasankar August 18, 2021 at 1:19 AM I totally enjoyed reading your message Emilia... Hope your toe is better now dear and take care... Hugs... ~ Ani Emilia James August 19, 2021 at 2:43 AM Thank you Ani, toe is still quiet sore but bruise has now gone. Hugs, Emilia : )

Tony Hargreaves August 15, 2021 at 12:46 PM I stubbed my big toe that had gout./ I dare not say words that I shout./ Now that was the worst ever pain/ For it damn near drove me insane. Emilia James August 15, 2021 at 2:00 PM Triple ouch on that one Tony, can't imagaine that pain and definitely wouldn't want to experience it. The one I have now is the worse for me and hope I won't do it again but time will tell lol. Emilia.

Simon Hamill August 14, 2021 at 6:45 PM Hi emilia.hope you wasn't drunk again.lol.you always make me smile.thank you.take care.simon:):) Emilia James August 15, 2021 at 1:51 PM Hi Simon, wish I had been drunk lol, I can laugh at myself just wish I wasn't as clumsy as I am. Happy to know that I can make you smile Simon : ) look after yourself, Emilia : )

Natasha L Scragg August 13, 2021 at 2:31 PM Oooo... Stubbed toes always a pain. Love the way you've expressed this in your poetry x Emilia James August 13, 2021 at 2:47 PM Thank you Natasha, I never seem to learn my lesson, I'm quiet and accident prone person or just very unlucky lol. Emilia x

John Gondolf August 13, 2021 at 4:45 AM I had to laugh, Emilia, sorry, I have been there so many times. I usually cuss very loudly, every cuss word I can think of, even making up some new ones. I like your wine treatment, I will have to try that next time. I hope your toe is feeling better today and if not, pour another glass, cheers my friend. Hugs, John Emilia James August 13, 2021 at 2:22 PM Toe is very painful still but early days yet. Hope you don't stub your toe again John but if you do I definitely recommend the wine treatment. Thank you for toe feeling better wishes, I raise my glass *chink* cheers my friend. Hugs Emilia : )

Tom Cunningham August 12, 2021 at 9:06 AM Yikes, there's nothing more painful, hope it didnt happen to you. Tom Emilia James August 15, 2021 at 2:01 PM pun excused lol. Tom Cunningham August 12, 2021 at 2:29 PM Ouch, hope you are soon back on your feet excuse the pun. Emilia James August 12, 2021 at 9:38 AM Yes it did Tom, it happened yesterday and to make things worse I trod on some glass (dish fell out kitchen cupboard) and cut my other foot few days earlier so I'm hoppling around at the moment. Am feeling the pain but wine helps, I just need larger amounts of it lol, Emilia : )