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In the Elevator

When I let one loose in the elevator,
it wriggled and slithered and hissed and seemed
to eye the passengers’ pantyhosed legs.
It climbed up one’s heal, bore fangs. She screamed.

I grabbed it from the screamer’s ankle
And said, “No fear! Just Simon the snake!
He’s only come for April Fool’s Day.
Now see this on-off switch. He’s fake!”

Contest name: When I Let One Loose In The Elevator
Contest Sponsor: Charles Messina

Copyright © Jennifer Fenn | Year Posted 2021

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Marikate Kingston Date: 2/22/2024 7:28:00 PM This was so funny. We all need a little funny. Snakes just give me the creeps. I am glad I wasn't present for the elevator visitor, fake or not. I enjoy your poems. I'm glad to have found this one surfing around tonight. :) Login to Reply

Linda Alice Fowler Date: 6/30/2022 11:02:00 AM I got the biggest laugh from this Jennifer - thanks for sharing! Linda Login to Reply Jennifer Fenn Date: 6/30/2022 1:08:00 PM I’m glad. I like making people laugh.

Jennifer Fenn Date: 2/22/2022 1:16:00 PM Thank you Anil! Glad you like it. Login to Reply

Anil Deo Date: 2/22/2022 3:02:00 AM Enjoyed.shalom shalom Login to Reply

Eshe Benson Date: 2/8/2022 3:12:00 AM Poetically hilarious. What a scare! Great piece Jennifer Login to Reply Jennifer Fenn Date: 2/8/2022 1:19:00 PM Hi Eshe! Glad I could give you a laugh. Have a blessed day.

Valsa George Date: 1/12/2022 1:37:00 AM Oh.... what scare it must have given to an unsuspecting person on the lift ! Great imagination dear Jennifer ! Equally frightened and humored ! Login to Reply Jennifer Fenn Date: 1/12/2022 8:26:00 PM Hi Valsa! Glad you like it!

Susan Lawrence Date: 1/8/2022 10:25:00 AM … I love this ! I would have screamed for sure . Great imagination Jennifer . A shiver , a giggle and a smile of relief at the end ! Happy New Year ! Susan :) Login to Reply Jennifer Fenn Date: 1/8/2022 11:26:00 PM Glad I could give you a new year laugh! Happy New Year to you!

Brandy Nicole Date: 9/1/2021 8:41:00 PM "Now see this on-off switch. He’s fake!” Oh my ! I wasn't expecting that. (I am giggling) This is such a cute poem. Thank you for the smile this evening. :) Brandy Login to Reply Jennifer Fenn Date: 9/2/2021 4:45:00 PM Glad I could bring you some laughs, Brandy! Thank you for stopping by.

Phyllis Babcock Date: 9/1/2021 6:55:00 PM That gave me a chill even if it was funny. I would most like turn white and panic. love phyl Login to Reply Jennifer Fenn Date: 9/2/2021 4:46:00 PM Hi Phyl! Thank you for visiting me!

Lindsay Laurie Date: 8/30/2021 4:43:00 PM Hello Jennifer ... your humour brought on a smile Jennifer - Lindsay Login to Reply Jennifer Fenn Date: 8/31/2021 6:18:00 PM Hi there Lindsay! So glad I could bring you a smile! Have a blessed day. Jennifer

Kai Michael Neumann Date: 8/30/2021 3:12:00 AM Very funny. Kind wishes, Kai Login to Reply Jennifer Fenn Date: 8/30/2021 1:41:00 PM Thank you Kai! Thank you for visiting me.

Michelle Faulkner Date: 8/25/2021 9:18:00 AM Glad it wasn't a real snake, fun one, Jennifer- Login to Reply Jennifer Fenn Date: 8/25/2021 12:51:00 PM Hi Michelle! Thank you. Glad you like it.

Ann Foster Date: 8/25/2021 7:07:00 AM LOL, fun poem... Ann Login to Reply Jennifer Fenn Date: 8/25/2021 12:51:00 PM Thank you Ann! I had fun writing it.

Malabika Ray Choudhury Date: 8/10/2021 5:05:00 PM This is so hilarious, Jennifer. This is my kind of funny poem! Love ~ Mala Login to Reply Jennifer Fenn Date: 8/10/2021 7:17:00 PM Thank you Mala! I’m always glad to bring some laughs to my friends.