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Lethal Sticks

Catapulting ice falling from my roofs gutters dangerous to all. Don’t walk or stand beneath it; or you may end up impaled!

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Maurice Yvonne

Date: 4/6/2015 7:06:00 PM

Been there done that bought the T- Shirt. This write is dead on. Says so much with few words but even better evokes emotional response. Excellent!

M. L. Kiser
Date: 4/7/2015 11:53:00 PM

Fortunately, no one was impaled, but it was a frighteningly long icicle. Thanks

Sandip Goswami

Date: 3/24/2015 3:22:00 PM

Very deep thoughts. But what can we do to stop.....Catapulting ice has been falling for thousand years.....Nice to meet your works once again... Best to you.

M. L. Kiser
Date: 3/25/2015 10:53:00 AM

I wish that someone in this world had an answer to falling ice. Although, back in 2004, I had occasion to be without power 9 days because of an ice storm...I packed my frozen food into coolers and cut branches off of the trees to keep it cool, as they were covered in ice. Perhaps that's one small answer? It worked rather well, too! Thanks for your visit.

Daver Austin

Date: 3/24/2015 9:13:00 AM

Few think of this danger. I do though. Thanks for the warning. Love, daver

M. L. Kiser
Date: 3/25/2015 10:54:00 AM

I know...we all must look up more. Glad to hear from you, Daver.

Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser

Date: 3/4/2015 4:11:00 AM

chilly and very scary scene!!! wahh!

M. L. Kiser
Date: 3/5/2015 11:40:00 PM

Yes, it was and it's happening again! Thanks for stopping by to read and comment.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 3/2/2015 6:45:00 PM

the title is perfect for this one. What an image!!

M. L. Kiser
Date: 3/5/2015 11:40:00 PM

Thanks Andrea; it was my first thought when I looked at them.

David Fisher

Date: 3/1/2015 6:39:00 PM

I think your title describes those weapons perfectly. They're beautiful from the road, but not from my own window. Maybe spring is coming?

M. L. Kiser
Date: 3/2/2015 10:49:00 AM

I'll certainly welcome it. So glad that you stopped by to read and comment, David.

Kelly Deschler

Date: 2/28/2015 10:49:00 PM

Those icicles are like daggers hanging from the roof. I dread having to shovel the snow while standing underneath them... These are wise words, M. L. Great work!

M. L. Kiser
Date: 3/2/2015 10:51:00 AM

One fell the other day and I was so glad that no one was out there beneath it. It was a good 3' long. We've had about 8" of snow on the roof and that certainly makes fo rlethal icecicles. Thanks so much for stopping by, Kelly.

Eve Roper

Date: 2/26/2015 12:01:00 AM

I have never seen it that cold and I'm glad I haven't. Stay warm 7

M. L. Kiser
Date: 2/27/2015 2:12:00 PM

I am trying...things have warmed up today though. Glad that you stopped by.

Sandra Haight

Date: 2/25/2015 8:44:00 PM

M.L., a perfect poem for these so very cold winter days! I see so many of these huge icicles that look so dangerous! I enjoyed your perfect Tanka! Hugs, Sandra

M. L. Kiser
Date: 2/27/2015 2:13:00 PM

Thank you so much, Sandra.

Cherl Dunn

Date: 2/25/2015 5:06:00 PM

Dear M.L.Kiser This a cold and chilling fact of winter, I like your fireflies summer evening poem better lol,just kidding I like them both my souper pal, lol like the imagery in this wintering thawning scene, don't worry I won't step under your gutters, but I will comment honestly on your poem, nice job my friend, excellent. I'm glad you liked my bigfoot poem, and I agree with you why can't we co-exsist, cheri

M. L. Kiser
Date: 2/25/2015 5:15:00 PM

I worry when my cat gets outside in the wintertime...she used to go out often until a hawk moved into the neighborhood and when I'd see her walk under an icicle...I'd cringe. Winter is a time when I just look up...a lot! Thanks for visiting.

Gary Bateman

Date: 2/10/2015 3:15:00 PM

What an image!! It made me think of Vlad -- The Impaler of "Dracula" fame for some reason. A very well-done Tanka write ML!! Best Always, Gary

M. L. Kiser
Date: 2/25/2015 5:14:00 PM

Thanks gar.

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 2/7/2015 9:02:00 AM

Ouch, thanks for the warning *lol*

M. L. Kiser
Date: 2/9/2015 12:46:00 AM

Anytime...glad you came by.

Paul Callus

Date: 2/6/2015 12:35:00 PM

Very good tanka, ML. The pivot "dangerous to all" makes a lot of sense! Being impaled would be horrible...like being back-stabbed! // paul

M. L. Kiser
Date: 2/9/2015 12:45:00 AM

It would be, indeed! Many thanks.

Demetrios Trifiatis

Date: 2/6/2015 3:10:00 AM

Nature could be lethal that is why the Good Lord gave us reason for protection! Sound advise dear M. L. Kiser.

M. L. Kiser
Date: 2/9/2015 12:45:00 AM

Thanks Demetrios.

Verlena S. Walker

Date: 2/5/2015 5:26:00 PM

In depth Tanka M.L. enjoyed! Verlena

M. L. Kiser
Date: 2/5/2015 5:37:00 PM

Those lethal things were hanging from my gutters; some over a foot long...I just had to write a poem. I'm glad that you enjoyed it.

Sara Kendrick

Date: 2/5/2015 5:16:00 PM

Very descriptive work..I enjoyed reading it..Reads like you've experienced a very cold and wet winter..Thanks for stopping by..Sara

M. L. Kiser
Date: 2/5/2015 5:37:00 PM

Actually this winter hasn't bee too bad, but where I live, it seems that we get more ice storms, rather than snow and they are lethal.

Sandip Goswami

Date: 2/4/2015 2:27:00 PM

Excellent inner meanings. I have understood the pains of the poem and poet. Thank you very much.

M. L. Kiser
Date: 2/5/2015 2:20:00 PM

I'm glad and appreciate your reading and commenting.