Quandary

I am in a quandary I am in a fix My life in a predicament I wonder what will happen next Nothing doth run smoothly So often things go wrong It would be so refreshing For a new day to begin with laughter and with joy and a large double gin And as the sun begins to rise And blackbirds start to sing I’m looking all around for a dilemma to begin Breakfast comes and goes Not a burn upon the toast For today this day be Sunday I look forward to my Sunday roast A gentle stroll along the prom Before it starts to go all wrong But people smile and for a while I even burst into a song Back at home the leg of lamb Permeates my nostrils Pink and succulent with roasties tender carrots and parsnips lots of lovely fresh mint sauce complements the lamb of course I sit and tuck into my meal lamb melting in my mouth This is my favourite Sunday roast But then disaster doth approach My left front crown I'd swallowed down My day had begun far too good to be true I am starting to choke I am turning bright blue Alone am I ~ am I going to die No one here to pat my back I am in a pickle I am in a jam In such a tight corner In a quandary is where I am… Written 2nd October 2021 Contest "Q" contest Sponsor Constance La France 2nd PLACE Contest A STRAND 1054 Sponsor Brian Strand FIRST PLACE

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Craig Bowden

Date: 1/19/2022 12:49:00 AM

Well done and congrats on your win.

Ann Gilmour
Date: 2/9/2022 12:00:00 AM

Many thanks Craig, with kindest thoughts Ann xx

Christuraj Alex

Date: 1/18/2022 10:31:00 PM

Great writing. Congratulations!

Ann Gilmour
Date: 2/9/2022 12:00:00 AM

thank you dear Christuraj with kindest thoughts Ann xx

Sam Kauffman

Date: 10/12/2021 10:30:00 AM

The other shoe, Ann! Dr. Heimlich to the rescue I hope! I hope you were able to have your crown fixed quickly so things could start going in the right direction again. You brought us along in your story very effectively, very smoothly with a wonderful tongue in cheek humor! Congratulations for your win! Blessings my friend.

Ann Gilmour
Date: 10/18/2021 10:34:00 PM

haha.. so glad you enjoyed my 'tongue in cheek' humour dear Sam and thank you... with kindest thoughts Ann xx

Shirley Hawkins

Date: 10/8/2021 10:50:00 PM

A quandry indeed but a very amusing read. Congratulations for a well deserved win, Ann. Take care Shirley.

Ann Gilmour
Date: 10/12/2021 3:50:00 AM

Thank you Shirley for your congratulations and so glad my poem amused you, it was fun to write. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 10/8/2021 12:32:00 AM

A very creative and fun read Ann. Congratulations on your win. Blessings xxoo

Ann Gilmour
Date: 10/12/2021 3:51:00 AM

Bless you dear Connie and many thanks for your congratulations ~ so glad you enjoyed it. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 10/5/2021 1:16:00 PM

Congratulations on your win. What a creative story/write. I hope this was just a write and Not true. Have a great/blessed day....................

Ann Gilmour
Date: 10/12/2021 3:53:00 AM

Many thanks dear Paula, and yes it was not true, just something my muse got carried away with, haha... With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Line Gauthier

Date: 10/5/2021 12:04:00 PM

O Ann ~ I hope you survive Sunday ~ and Monday will be better ~ delightful poem. Congrats on your win ~

Ann Gilmour
Date: 10/12/2021 3:55:00 AM

Thank you dearest Line so pleased you enjoyed it, my muse went a little crazy whilst writing it, but hey ho, it amused those who read it, haha... with kindest thoughts Ann xx