Chris Green Poet Rhyme

Out of the Box

Out of the box

I’ve been here forever, I wish I was leaving
I just can not wait to get out of this box
It’s dark and it’s cramped and so difficult breathing
Hey, I’m not a toy or a new pair of socks,

I push and I shove but I find it’s not helping
I claw at the sides but make nary a dent
I whimper and sigh and I’ve even tried yelping
Hoping they hear and some aid soon is sent

There’s nothing to eat and my stomach is growling
And using the bathroom, I don’t even try
Wait, what’s that sound, it’s like someone’s is prowling
Maybe they’ll notice if I start to cry

Hold on a minute, now stop with that shaking
There is a voice, it sounds just like a kid
Come on, let’s go, before me you are breaking
Tear off the paper and open the lid

Get me out of here, can’t you see I’ve been waiting
Humans are stupid it seems like to me
No need to question, no use in debating
But who wraps a puppy for under the tree?


12/29/16

Written for the Out of the Box Poetry Contest
Sponsored by: Kai Michael Neumann

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John Hardison December 29, 2016 at 8:04 PM Love the rhyme. Tells a good story. Lots of Luck In contest. Do have a splendid New year. Peace, Love and Joy Chris Green December 30, 2016 at 8:11 AM Thanks so very much John, I appreciate your nice comment.

Freddie Robinson Jr. December 29, 2016 at 4:04 PM A delightful surprise this poem was Chris. Well written w/a touch of joy and sadness. Poor puppsy. Hope he ain't traumatized. But hey, a different write for you, albeit, a good one. A different contest too. Wish you the best. Love and joy to you and yours. Chris Green December 29, 2016 at 4:43 PM Thanks again Freddie, yeah a little different but the contest theme made me do it. :) I appreciate you my friend.

Darren White December 29, 2016 at 2:14 PM This brought tears to my eyes Darren White December 29, 2016 at 2:53 PM Oh, yes :) (and relief) Chris Green December 29, 2016 at 2:33 PM I hope they were happy tears it was supposed to be fun. :) Thanks so much my friend.

Charmaine Chircop December 29, 2016 at 12:02 PM A very sweet poem...Oh poor little pup.I hope they make up to it by giving it a lot of pampering and love..Maybe He can forgive them for their silliness of wrapping him up : ). Chris Green December 29, 2016 at 12:10 PM I'm sure they will. :) Thank you sweet Charmaine, I always smile when you visit.

Paul Callus December 29, 2016 at 11:59 AM Lovely, and very cute, Chris; the twist at the end accomplished what it set out to do:) Regards // paul Chris Green December 29, 2016 at 12:09 PM Thanks so much Paul, I am happy you enjoyed this.

Kevin Leake December 29, 2016 at 11:44 AM I like your take on out the box!! You know the saying a puppy for life, not just Christmas!! Good luck in the competition Great write Best Wishes Kevin Chris Green December 29, 2016 at 11:52 AM Thanks so much Kevin. I wasn't going to write one for this contest, but this thought crossed my mind this morning so I figured, why not. I appreciate your kind thoughts today.

Eve Roper December 29, 2016 at 10:39 AM I love your out of the box story, Chris, poor puppy :( good luck in the contest... Have a Happy New Year’s and all your wishes come true…Hugs Eve Chris Green December 29, 2016 at 10:44 AM Thanks so very much Eve for your nice comment. I appreciate your visit today.

Alexis Y. December 29, 2016 at 10:30 AM Hi Christmas, you've a good personification for the contest them. Aww a puppy for Christmas. That is so adorable. I wish you best of luck in the contest:-) Alexis Chris Green December 29, 2016 at 10:43 AM Thanks so very much Alexis. I am thrilled you liked this.