Janice Canerdy Poet Sonnet

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Kevin's Monologue

It’s Kevin, and I am NOT home alone.
I’m in Miami with my family.
Just talked to Buzz, my brother, on the phone;
and like last year, he’s angry as can be.

I AM a brat sometimes, but Buzz is worse.
Twice now, we’ve had to leave the brute behind.
He causes trouble. Then he’ll grumble, curse,
and blame me. He is grown, but not his mind.

When we get home will he tell some wild tale?
Last year he said persistent burglars came,
but he outsmarted them. They went to jail.
While we have a fun, he’s stuck there. What a shame!

   Next year will Buzz AGAIN sit home alone,
   make up outrageous narratives, and moan?


Movie, Home Alone 2; character speaking, Kevin McCallister


January 8, 2019, entered in Gregory Barden's Movie Magic contest

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Carolyn Devonshire January 9, 2019 at 11:39 AM What a great movie you chose, Janice! Love the way you have Kevin switching places with his brother and poking fun at the wild tales the brother told the last time he was left "Home Alone." You've captured the movie's humor very well and your meter flows perfectly. Best wishes in the contest! Hugs, Carolyn Janice Canerdy January 9, 2019 at 3:36 PM Thank you for this GREAT comment, Carolyn! Janice

Jennifer Proxenos January 9, 2019 at 6:54 AM Hi Janice, Clever - lots of luck - sounds like a winner to me! Poetry wishes, Jennifer. Janice Canerdy January 9, 2019 at 7:58 AM Thanks so much, Jennifer. Janice

Tom Cunningham January 9, 2019 at 1:10 AM Nice twist Janice, just watched again at Christmas, its becoming a firm favourite at holiday time. Good luck. Tom. Janice Canerdy January 9, 2019 at 8:08 AM I LOVE both movies! Thanks, Tom. Janice