Dalton Ogletree Poet Rhyme

Sickening

7/9/20
"Sickening"

This is sickening
And quickening
Not at all, what I was envisioning
Nobody listening
Most chickening
Fidgeting
And limiting
Themselves to the point of being crippling
The effects rippling
And tripling
On top of it, we've got social distancing

Still dribbling
I've been chiseling
And scribbling
No matter what has been incoming
Pivoting
And occasionally grimacing

The temperature freezing, cold, mild or sizzling
The weather icy, windy, calm, scorching or drizzling

Clowns continue giggling
Petty people are still belittling
Over every little thing
Not all that riveting
It's becoming uninteresting

Sometimes I sip, sometimes I swig
Sometimes I flip the script
Even though sometimes it's rigged

Before opportunities are shriveling
And dwindling
Got to get it quickly
And differently
Meanwhile all senses are tingling

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William Darnell Sr June 5, 2021 at 2:00 AM Way to go on the penning here, wow! Such craftsmanship in its display leaving a down-to-earth feel in play. I enjoyed this piece, and it will be one of my favs. Keep up the fantastic writing, take care! Best of Wishes, William Dalton Ogletree July 1, 2021 at 10:17 PM Thank you very much William! It was somewhat Covid inspired, anyway I appreciate your comment. Best of wishes to you too!!!

Paul Schneiter August 13, 2020 at 7:51 PM This poem is a machine gun in print, and every "bullet" hits the target. Its construction is remarkable, as is its word usage. Thanks for posting it, Dalton. Dalton Ogletree September 24, 2020 at 10:19 PM First off, I apologize for a late reply Paul. Went through a close call with a fire recently. Power was out for weeks. Anyway, all good and safe now. I sincerely appreciate your comment Paul and for taking the time to read it! Keep on keeping on my fellow poet!!!

Freddie Robinson Jr. July 10, 2020 at 9:59 AM Such a cool, hip poem of global relevancy, Dalton! You're the Inside Man for real. An instant fave. Love and peace be to you always. Dalton Ogletree July 13, 2020 at 11:57 PM Thank you so very much Freddie!!! I sincerely appreciate your feedback always, and I respect your wisdom!!! Love and peace be to you always my friend!!! Keep on keeping on my fellow poet!!!