Now, Where Were We

Now, Where Were We?


Today a caller so nice and sweet, screamed in my ear, 
Everything was going so well, and she was such a dear.
A big black spider was sighted, crawling on her wall,
The sounds of distress were heard big and small.

It went on for quite a while, my ears and head are still ringing,
Then I hear the sounds of the spider, getting a massive beating.
Several thumps and stomps later and the remark, “He’s still alive!”
Again the commotion continues, this shows a woman with drive.

Oh My Goodness, it’s like a madhouse on the other end,
Where everyone is taking a dive and going around the bend.
Then finally scattered objects and noise become less,
To the sighs of relief, and the statement, “What a mess.”

Suddenly it all goes quiet, and I ask, “Are you alright?”
This is hard to take, because I have to see it without sight.
Some more motion on the other end, and I start to blush, 
Where I hear the sounds of a burial at sea, by a flush.

Items now being picked up, and put in their place,
I’m hoping that she hasn’t forgotten me in her haste.
And now I hear she is back on the phone with me,
Finally composed, she said, “Now, where were we?”

Written by Michael Eastman, 8-30-2014
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015

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Dietrich Avatar
August 26, 2015 at 11:25 PM
wow, this is VERY clever writing. Welcome to Soup. I am glad I came to check out one of your poems. GREAT storytelling just like your wife and love the inserted humor!
Eastman Avatar
August 29, 2015 at 8:36 PM
I always look for the brighter side of things, a story or a tale to help explain all the strange things that happen to me every day.
Ellison Avatar
August 26, 2015 at 3:59 PM
Aha! Another Eastman... but a little less kookie (I think)! Your dear wife has been a total sweetie to me and has reviewed ALL of my 2200 poems I'm sure!!! Welcome Michael! Whatta team!
Eastman Avatar
August 29, 2015 at 8:34 PM
All 2200, gosh. I think that is what she has been doing, reading them to me every morning before I go off to work.
Smith Avatar
August 26, 2015 at 2:54 PM
lol....fine story hubby...wasn't sure if their was going to be a twist at the end where her husband's name was spider...whew... Tim
Eastman Avatar
August 29, 2015 at 8:31 PM
I like your thinking, but that would have to have a different ending....but, no, wait...that would still fit. Errr, what would her husband be doing while crawling down the wall???
Manassian Avatar
August 26, 2015 at 1:22 PM
Welcome!!! I have arachnophobia...so no sympathy from me!!! Carol is a dear, and if you are the hubby....you must be pretty nice too. Welcome to the soup...No spiders....I hope! ;)
Eastman Avatar
August 29, 2015 at 8:41 PM
No, no, don't worry. I don't like spiders very much either. Most of the critters that I talk to are furry and only have two eyes, but that one with three did spook me a little.
Eastman Avatar
August 26, 2015 at 11:49 AM
Loved your writing. I'd give it a 10 if I could... Welcome Hubby to PoetrySoup... Check out the blog I wrote introducing you. Love your ardent admirers... Wiffypo, Dragon and Grandpa Troll(Who you invented).
Eastman Avatar
August 29, 2015 at 8:42 PM
What?! You've been telling other people about me? I better get crackin then...
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