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