Mike Gentile Poet Personification

Summer Cooking the 8th Street Grill

Shhhhh, here comes the Warden
He’s just about to open the door, Frank

Well, that’s good ‘cause I’ve been in this slammer too long!
and, it way too cold in here, Patty!

I never did ask you Frank, what are you in for?

Wrong time at the wrong grocery store, I guess,
before I knew it, I was in the big house, feels more
like an ice house. I was in solitary for while, frozen stiff
Then, I found myself here with you and Bangsy and Cherry.
You know Cherry, she’s Bangsy’s tomato!
She was picked fresh off the line and ended up in here!

Let me ask Olive, she’s been in here forever,
Hey Olive, when did Cherry get out?

I wouldn't talk about that too loudly, Patty,
she went to the counter!

Oh no!, not the counter, that’s death row for everyone!
If you hear them say they want to grill you Frank, don’t
believe it, it’s not what you think. 
Bangsy never did come back!
Poor Bangsy, such a silly sausage!

Door’s open, this is it! 
Bye Patty!
Guess it’s hamburger time for me
OH, sorry Patty!!!
I mean, I guess I’ve seen my last bun!

7/9/18

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Warren Doll July 13, 2018 at 9:01 AM Very clever and well written, Mike. What a vivid imagination you have. Well done. Mike Gentile July 13, 2018 at 9:24 AM Thanks so much for your kind comments Warren!!!

Gershon Wolf July 11, 2018 at 1:26 AM Mike, this is an instant FAVE for me. Shades of O'Henry's story of Soapy and the Cop, as well as a bit of Elvis' "Jailhouse Rock." Bravo! :) Gershon Mike Gentile July 11, 2018 at 7:06 AM Thanks Gershon, I’m really glad you liked it!

Janice Canerdy July 10, 2018 at 10:24 AM Mike, this is so clever and entertaining! Janice Mike Gentile July 10, 2018 at 11:10 AM Thanks Janice, I hope may give a chuckle xxoo

Winged Warrior July 9, 2018 at 9:55 AM Superb personification Mr. Mike...now time to eat...love & light...^WW^ Mike Gentile July 9, 2018 at 10:24 AM Thank you so much, Winged Warrior, I do really appreciate your comments!!

Silent One July 9, 2018 at 9:23 AM Great personification Mike.. Mike Gentile July 9, 2018 at 9:52 AM Thank much, SO, just having some summer fun !!

Lyric Man July 8, 2018 at 9:07 PM Mike.. Tonight, the mountain sky is clear. In a few hours the stars will tease me with their winks. The twilight is for your poem, and it's as enjoyable as the coming sunset! Mike Gentile July 9, 2018 at 7:47 AM Faithful to your moniker, even your comments are lyrical. Thanks so much LM!!

Jan Allison July 8, 2018 at 11:08 AM love the humour Mike I was really chuckling at the end of the poem:-) hugs Jan xx Mike Gentile July 8, 2018 at 11:10 AM I’m so glad, thanks Jan Xxoo

Nette Onclaud July 8, 2018 at 10:48 AM how you delight, mike... being grilled is tormenting, lol... huggs Mike Gentile July 8, 2018 at 11:00 AM Thanks so much Nette xxoo

Vijay Pandit July 8, 2018 at 9:38 AM A fun write Mike..enjoyed your poem. Mike Gentile July 8, 2018 at 9:55 AM Thank you Vijay!!!