Kaboom

How many of you have done this?
You go into another room
To get something really important
Suddenly your mind goes KABOOM!

In the lightning flash of a instant
You haven't a clue why you're there
You rack your brain for the answer
Just stand there with a vacant stare

So back to the room you came from
Hoping something will click
For sure your mind will recover
You start feeling dizzy and sick

What if you can never remember?
Go to your grave not knowing why
You got up to go there for something
But your brain feels like it's fried 

Sometimes it renders man useless
Their existence productive no more
Dribbling and mumbling “what was it?”
This feeling you can't ignore

Then as you're ascending to heaven
Your life is paraded before you
In a flash you scream out, “I've got it!”
“I was headed for the loo!”

©Jack Ellison 2012
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Breidenthal Avatar
March 17, 2018 at 2:08 AM
A funny, dramatic verse. Always such a gifted, humorous poet! Always, Laura
Ellison Avatar
March 17, 2018 at 5:43 AM
Now you are delving into my past! The ending even gave me a tickle!!! LOL Lovsies, Happy Jack XOX
Eastman Avatar
September 14, 2012 at 12:06 PM
I POSITIVELY love it. LOL.
Ellison Avatar
September 14, 2012 at 3:19 PM
And I POSITIVELY love your reply! I'm sure many many people can relate to this no matter how old they are! Love and big huggeroonies, Jack xox
Melesse Avatar
September 9, 2012 at 1:46 PM
This is beautiful, love it:)) Thank you Jack! and thank you for stopping by my page. Love and light!
Ellison Avatar
September 9, 2012 at 2:53 PM
Thanks Aida! You kind remarks are very much appreciated! Love and hugs, Jack
Gasun Avatar
September 8, 2012 at 11:58 PM
Wow!!! ha ha ha It's delightful one indeed, Jack. I've enjoyed reading your poem today!I hope we'll all be prepared and know the reason before we'll enter the room mentioned in your 4th stanza. lol. Thank you very much for sharing and also for your stopping by giving your kind comment of appreciation in my latest poem. hugs :)
Ellison Avatar
September 9, 2012 at 5:19 AM
You are very welcome Leonora! Glad my little poem gave you a giggle... have a great day! Love and hugs, Jack xox
Goff Avatar
September 8, 2012 at 8:16 PM
Good one Jack!
Ellison Avatar
September 8, 2012 at 8:21 PM
Thank you my friend! Think I struck a chord with this one! LOL Cheers!
Burns Avatar
September 8, 2012 at 7:08 PM
There are lots of really nice words and stuff in this place...now, if I could only remember why I came in here. Anyway, nice to meet you. Cheers, Pinhole
Ellison Avatar
September 8, 2012 at 7:28 PM
You came to read my poem about wondering why you came here! LOL What did I just say??? Cheers, Jack
Pettit Avatar
September 8, 2012 at 4:32 PM
Back in the sixties, they had a board game called "Kaboom" where persons took turns blowing up a balloon. The person who busted the balloon lost the game. There was also a breakfast cereal called "Kaboom" which was loaded with sugary marshmallow bits. Good poem Jack.
Ellison Avatar
September 8, 2012 at 6:01 PM
Remember the game but not the cereal! Fun game though! Thanks my friend and have a great weekend! Cheers, Jack
Wellington Avatar
September 8, 2012 at 12:44 PM
That's called old age Jack...been there done that and very funny...the loo? lol. Nice write though. One love. Joy Wells
Ellison Avatar
September 8, 2012 at 2:07 PM
But... but... I'm only seventy-seven! Hugs and much love, Jack xox
Bauer Avatar
September 8, 2012 at 7:00 AM
very funny! i know exactly what you're talking about, too!
Ellison Avatar
September 8, 2012 at 9:05 AM
Pretty sure this hits home with many people! LOL Glad it gave you a tickle... love and monster hugs, Jack
Andresen Avatar
September 8, 2012 at 5:40 AM
Memory like a goldfish (?) But goldfish are nice to look at. Have a nice weekend. -oxox love Anne-Lise :)
Ellison Avatar
September 8, 2012 at 5:55 AM
LOL! Pretty sure all of us have done this at one time or another! Thanks Anne Lise and I hope your weekend is a great one too! Love, Jack
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