John Lawless Poet Sonnet

Still the Worst Job Ever

Still the Worst Job Ever


How do I hold thee, let me count the ways.
I hold thee trembling, beneath kitchen sinks
crouched in the darkness of the brightest days
guiding thy beam as his patience shrinks.

I hold thee dulled by lightning’s fearsome flash
shakily awaiting  unseen anger
tortured by the inevitable crash
intrigued by the neediness of danger.

I hold thee wide eyed in dirt-floored cellar 
your flame slow flickering on edge of sight
dimming through the range of yellowed color
draining the darkness from a darkened night.

I hold thee, for my brothers all have fled
I hold thee, not knowing what they dread.



11/13/2014
Submitted for - Sara Kendrick -  Jobs – Poetry Contest

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Jan Allison December 28, 2014 at 8:34 PM brilliant take on the theme - many congrats:-) Hugs jan xx

Kelly Deschler December 17, 2014 at 1:33 AM I remember being the flashlight holder, too. Sometimes it was up in the dark, dusty attic or out in the garage when my uncle was fixing his car. Not fun!... I really enjoyed this creative write, John. Great work! Congrats on your win! John Lawless December 17, 2014 at 3:47 PM Yeah Kelly, if we heard dad ask "where's my flashlight" it looked like a fire drill as we all fled. Thanks for your support,

Robert Stoner Jr December 12, 2014 at 9:05 PM congratulations John on your win John Lawless December 17, 2014 at 3:46 PM Thanks Robert

Brenda Meier-Hans December 11, 2014 at 9:36 PM Brilliant take on this John. Congratulations on your win. John Lawless December 17, 2014 at 3:45 PM Thanks Brenda for your support

Barbara Gorelick December 11, 2014 at 9:25 PM A unique take on this theme. I remember being a "holder" too..Enjoyed and congrats. BG John Lawless December 17, 2014 at 3:45 PM Yup, no easy task...pointing the light where someone else's eyes are looking.

Sara Kendrick December 11, 2014 at 12:00 PM John, I am thinking that this is a flash light that you were holding for your daddy to do something where there was no light but not sure exactly what it is..It is a good work and thanks for sharing part of your life with us..Sara John Lawless December 11, 2014 at 6:00 PM You got it Sara. The worst job ever in life.....usually prefaced by the words "get over here and hold this flashlight for me". Thanks for you input and support.

Dr.Ram Mehta December 11, 2014 at 8:51 AM Nice write on the theme and well crafted, congrats on the win John Lawless December 11, 2014 at 6:00 PM Thank you for your continued support Dr. Mehta.

Carrie Richards November 13, 2014 at 7:45 PM I feel the dank, dark, depth of a dirt-floored cellar......well done !!! John Lawless December 11, 2014 at 5:58 PM Hey, Carrie, sorry for the delay in response I've been falling behind due to family and work. Thanks for you comment and kind words.