Sucker Punch

I usually see them coming
this one caught me by surprise.
It hit me in the back of my melon
right between the eyes.

A cheap shot was extended
bludgeoned from behind.
Directly above an area
where the sun has never shined.

I need to be more careful
the tiny dancer keeps watch.
I guess it could have been worse
I could have caught one in the crotch.

Tomorrow is a brand new day
off the clock and out to lunch.
I have new friends that watch my back
for the dreaded sucker punch.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2020

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Carmack Avatar
May 7, 2020 at 8:47 PM
It is good to have you back.
Koplin Avatar
May 7, 2020 at 9:15 PM
Thanks Rob
De Beaulieu Avatar
May 7, 2020 at 5:51 PM
Hello Mark Koplin, How you feeling today? I hope everything will be better tomorrow. Have a nice evening my fiend.
De Beaulieu Avatar
May 8, 2020 at 8:38 AM
Hello Mark Kooplin glad to hear it. Enjoy your day my friend.
Koplin Avatar
May 7, 2020 at 6:34 PM
Hi Darlene. I'm good not problem here. Have a nice day.
Allison Avatar
May 7, 2020 at 10:42 AM
ha ha ha sock it to me Mark keep the humour flowing lol:-) hugs Jan xx
Koplin Avatar
May 7, 2020 at 11:18 AM
I'll do my best. lol Thanks Jan!
Rodrigues Avatar
May 7, 2020 at 10:01 AM
I read this to my grandson and he asked me what a sucker punch is so you were instrumental in his education this morning...lol. I loved this!
Koplin Avatar
May 7, 2020 at 10:19 AM
Thanks Kim, I'm glad I was able to help educate your grandson on the old sucker punch. lol
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