Quagmire

I walked the shape of a square
Inside of a circle.
I brought shrimp to a lobster fest.
This morning I woke up
With someone else's nose.
My niece is stuck in an elevator
With no  shoes or sox.
The leaves need to be raked.
No one can find the rake.
My brother loves to talk on the phone
But he has strep throat.
I can't pick up the roll of paper towels,
I'm holding this baby.
I'm driving home
And there's not even ginger ale.

I can see the words but can't read them.
I can hear the sounds but can't put meaning to them.
I can feel the feelings but not know how to process them.
My toaster of a heart can't tell when the toast is burnt.
A roaring beach campfire 
Waiting for reflective faces
That never show up.
The body as the asylum.
Choices that further enchain us.
You, please, you entertain us.
You will entertain us.
I will entertain us.

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3/30/23
Writing Challenge "Q" Words Contest
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Speaks Volumes

Date: 4/5/2023 2:26:00 AM

I liked your quagmire Matt. I related particularly to the second part. This one escaped me. Is it to do with elevator shoes ? Just my old brain doesn't work so quickly these days. I thought your poem was written exceptionally well.

Matt Caliri
Date: 4/12/2023 8:45:00 PM

Thanks for your comments! To answer your elevator question, I have no idea why that image popped in my head. I just decided to trust the process!

Valsa George

Date: 4/5/2023 1:26:00 AM

Quite a quagmire ! There are days when everything ends up in a quagmire ! Though you are dealing with a number of frustrating situations, there is a touch of humor. Congratulations on your win.

Matt Caliri
Date: 4/12/2023 8:48:00 PM

Thanks for your kind words!