Chris Green Poet Rhyme

Out of Words

 Out of words

I ran out of words
so I stopped at the store
and searched every aisle and row

Pushing my cart
with a wobbling wheel
just trying to keep with the flow

Green beans and cold cuts
and dishwasher soap,
cartons of squeezed orange juice

Deodorant, hot dogs,
steak by the pound,
napkins and farm fresh produce

Chocolate chip cookies,
a magazine stand,
broom handles right over there

Two percent milk,
light bulbs and duct tape,
prices galore to compare

But there were no words
no, none I could use
to write you a poem today

No phrases on sale,
not a verse on the shelf
or flowery thoughts on display

I asked at the counter,
then chased down a clerk
hoping a few I could find

Fresh out of stock,
we’re waiting a shipment
I sighed and I said never mind

So I bought a pen
and a Big Chief notebook,
there was nothing else I could do

And scribbled these words
as I walked to my car
that simply did say…I love you

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Doug Vinson January 22, 2017 at 1:08 PM My first job wasn't working in a grocery store, but I bought a chainsaw when I got paid. In the present time - Chris, you are pretty dependable for happy endings. : ) Chris Green January 23, 2017 at 8:09 AM I guess someone has to be. :) Thanks so much my friend.

Freddie Robinson Jr. January 20, 2017 at 7:43 AM In love and at a loss for words, oddly seem to happen quite a bit, do they not. Lovely poem, Chris. Such delightful flippancy is as cool as that wobbly wheel on the shopping cart. Your simple charm at the end is straight outta the textbook Romance Rescue Guide. Smooth and satisfying write. Love and joy to you. Chris Green January 20, 2017 at 8:17 AM Thanks so very much Freddie, you comments are always so fun and encouraging to rad. I appreciate your visits my friend.

Darren White January 20, 2017 at 2:39 AM I love this, Chris... It's a fave for sure. How you built this up, the image of looking for words in reality, and then ending with those 3 simple words? Magnificent. Chris Green January 20, 2017 at 8:17 AM Thanks so very much Darren. I am thrilled you liked this one

Andrea Dietrich January 19, 2017 at 9:30 PM chris, this is adorable. How you ended it!! I love when you write this way. So cutely rhymed on the last lines of the verses!! Chris Green January 20, 2017 at 8:16 AM Thanks so very much Andrea. I like when I write this way too, it is so much fun when they come out with a happy ending. :)

Robert Johnson January 19, 2017 at 7:44 PM I looked down that aisle as I shopped for awhile. But surely, not one word in sight. So I can relate for there is no debate, that it tends to make a bard not smile. When you shop again and can't find that pen. Remember to take it in style. Chris Green January 20, 2017 at 8:15 AM Thanks for this nice poetic response Robert. I am happy you liked my shopping excursion. :)

Charmaine Chircop January 19, 2017 at 3:33 PM Oh you love her still? :) .Love this Out of words poem..Its real...and sweet beyond words.I can picture you shop..and Hey those cookies so tempting.: ) Chris Green January 19, 2017 at 3:36 PM I'll pick you up some the next time I am there. :) Thank you so very much my sweet friend. I am a good shopper. :)

Chris Hagy January 19, 2017 at 3:23 PM This is very clever Chris!:) My first job was working at a grocery store...I really enjoyed this:) Chris Green January 19, 2017 at 3:32 PM Thanks so much Chris, I am glad you liked it. I've never worked in a grocery store but have spent enough time in those places to know my way around pretty good. :)

Dane Ann Smith-Johnsen January 19, 2017 at 2:44 PM What fun! I smiled all the way through this one. Super write! :) Dane Ann Chris Green January 19, 2017 at 3:00 PM Thanks so much Dane Ann. Just having a little poetic fun this afternoon.

Alexis Y. January 19, 2017 at 2:33 PM Hi Chris, You crafted a good poem out of your writer's block. I really enjoyed this. You rock! :-) Alexis Chris Green January 19, 2017 at 3:00 PM Thanks so very much my sweet friend. I am happy you enjoyed my trip to the store. :)

Jan Allison January 19, 2017 at 2:26 PM I can sympathise as I too am suffering with my muse being on holiday - wish we could go to the shops and get the words off the shelf it would make days like this much easier to deal with:-) hugs Jan xx Chris Green January 19, 2017 at 2:31 PM I probably should have checked the greeting card section. :) Thanks so very much Jan.

Christy Stover January 19, 2017 at 2:07 PM I love how this poem expresses the frustration of writer's block and then how sometimes the best way to express an emotion is to just say it simply. Excellent poem, Chris. Chris Green January 19, 2017 at 2:22 PM Thanks so much my friend. At least I got to go through the express lane, I only had two items. :)