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I was set upon a wooden box With strings fastened to my hands and feet It seems she promised to make me dance With her skillful hands I'd feel the beat The music, I could hear really well Sadly I was unable to move That would change according to her plan Her music had a sinister groove My knees she crushed with a big hammer All my other joints broken with such glee It seems she needed another puppet Why I wonder did it have to be me When I screamed she skillfully broke my jaw Then each finger crushed in her metal vice She laughed and said, "Oh don't you worry, I have stored up a whole chest of ice!" Then she came close, to look in my eyes Telling me that she much preferred green Sadly blue was not her color of choice She wanted eyes that exuded mean I watched her return, with two glass eyes And a sharp knife in the palm of her hand As she got close, I gave her a head butt she dropped to the floor like a bag of sand On the very spot where her hammer rested Thankfully the claw pointed up in the air The crack of her skull was a lovely sound I took much pleasure in her lifeless stare Now there is no one to pull my strings I sit here waiting with my puppet friends The room is quiet none of us can speak We all look like babies, wearing depends!

Copyright © | Year Posted 2014




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Date: 1/7/2015 10:17:00 PM
Well done Richard... Enjoyed! Verlena
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Date: 12/31/2014 10:05:00 AM
I loved the imagination here! Way to go Rick! A little bit horror for me lol, wishing you a very happy new year!! In my place still 1 hour to go. You refreshed my day Rick after the depressing days for the plane crash news on TV. Hug. Yanny.
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 12/31/2014 10:14:00 AM
Hugs back Yanny!
Date: 12/28/2014 7:16:00 PM
Very creative, good for you Richard. Great exploration, bonus, it worked!
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 12/29/2014 8:40:00 AM
I guess it wasn't to the Judge's liking but for me it works.
Date: 12/28/2014 5:35:00 AM
Hi Richard Brilliant poetry, i read this kinda different, relate it to the human race,,thanks for the correction to my poem the other week i appreciated it...happy holiday...
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 12/28/2014 7:53:00 AM
Thanks Harry, I'm pleased you like it.
Date: 12/24/2014 10:53:00 AM
UH... Kinda sad... Steven King- ish... I think Dragon and I are gonna hide for a while...
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 12/28/2014 7:52:00 AM
No need to hide, the wicked witch is gone!
Date: 12/23/2014 5:08:00 PM
oh my gosh, I don't know whether to laugh or not but that last line is hilarious, Richard!! This is a really good sinister one, so even though i love the hilarity of the last line, i suggest you change it in keeping with that great creepy tone of the poem. truly beautifully sinister!!!
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 12/23/2014 9:22:00 PM
Nope the last line is there to create a bit of surprise. The crazy lady who was collecting them wanted to keep it easy to clean up her human puppets.
Date: 12/22/2014 3:23:00 PM
Wow, that was creepy, dark, sinister, intriguing, and I LOVED IT. Wonderful and unique. I never know what to expect when I read you, and that is why I enjoy you so much :) !
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 12/23/2014 9:23:00 PM
Thanks Casarah, I'm glad you enjoyed it.
Date: 12/22/2014 1:45:00 PM
Did Punch and Judy party too much with Chucky? Eerie, chilling, but well done.
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 12/23/2014 9:24:00 PM
Thanks M.L.
Date: 12/22/2014 1:03:00 PM
Hi Richard: A beautifully crafted poem not unlike CHUCKY (HAHA) Happy Holiday, Friend Check out my email.
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 12/23/2014 9:26:00 PM
In the case of this one the puppets are the victims. Merry Christmas to you a well Ralph.
Date: 12/22/2014 12:43:00 AM
I found the imagery quite chilling Richard - great deep dark descriptive write - good luck in the contest:-) Hugs jan xx
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 12/22/2014 8:57:00 AM
Thanks for the luck and the hug.
Date: 12/21/2014 11:29:00 PM
Very brilliant pen Richard my dear Friend! Truly enjoyed your artistic puppet making poem. A solid 7 for you! I love your poem enchanting rhymes and all amazing piece! Wish you and tour family a very Merry Christma! :) Love and hugs! Xxxx D.
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 12/22/2014 8:58:00 AM
Thanks for the 7, Merry Christmas and a hug back to you.

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