On Frozen Pond

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So icy blue and windy too, the pub looms across the lake
One step forward three steps back, this nettlesome path forsake
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So...Climbing upon the greenhouse roof, my drunken shortcut making
The glass beneath me shattering proof, of every step I'm taking
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I cut my knees, I scrape my shins, my pants a ragged mess
A few more steps, I'll be across this frozen pond, I guess
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A mighty crash, without a splash, the ice gives way too soon
My belt hangs up upon a nail, I dangle above the room
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I wave my arms, I kick my legs
Hey!
There's people under water!
and I'm not even soaking wet, except I relieved my bladder
~~~

Copyright © | Year Posted 2014



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Date: 2/14/2014 7:58:00 AM
Well I guess this person was wasted..Thanks for the visit to my page..Sara
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Date: 2/12/2014 7:30:00 AM
Very entertaining, this is only the second poem of yours I have read and I must say I am impressed.
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Date: 1/8/2014 5:41:00 AM
- Rex, careful .... we are not like the cat ... with nine lives. - A well written poem, I like your writing style :) - oxox // Anne-Lise :)
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Date: 1/6/2014 3:41:00 AM
lol am i right in thinking the culprit in the poem in his drunken stupour mistook a glasshouse roof for a frozen pondand therein the adventure started...very funny ...I can see that happening Great write ...
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Date: 1/4/2014 2:25:00 AM
I'm so glad to read your stunning write my dear new friend, Rex. I am pretty sure, you are a great poet, too. Thank u so much for sharing your precious gem. Thank so much as well for sharing your precious time to read one of my poems. Thank u, thank u and have a wonderful day! love and big hugs, Leonora
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