The Art of Jaw Reattachment

"You haven't a clue to what I'm talking about"
Perhaps that's not the best way to start off a piece.
Still I thought I'd warn you 'fore you opened your mouth,
this dire message of mine will be cryptic at best.
With rhythm and flow may you set your mind at ease,
for these words desire eager ears to stand the test.
Please allow me to pick your jaw up off the ground.
You've been gibb'ring nonsense ever since you read me.
Blind adoration in huge heaps like compost mounds,
clinging to all that my busy fingers writeth,
wasted on the teller instead of the story.
And thus the final words of a famous poet,
"You haven't a clue to what I'm talking about,
but allow me to pick your jaw up off the ground"



For the Impress Me With a Poem contest.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013

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Guzzi Avatar
May 10, 2013 at 6:17 PM
Awww you're impressive! Congrad's on your writing winning. Light & Love
Hicks Avatar
May 10, 2013 at 10:34 PM
I think I'm beginning to like these contests... thanks for stopping by for another visit!
Oyewole Avatar
May 10, 2013 at 1:26 PM
He who laugh last, laugh best. Big Congrats on your win friend.
Hicks Avatar
May 10, 2013 at 10:31 PM
Indeed! Thanks Abdul :)
A  Avatar
May 9, 2013 at 11:05 PM
Timothy, thank you for impressing me with your awesome poem. Congrats ~SKAT~
Hicks Avatar
May 9, 2013 at 11:48 PM
Thanks SKAT. I am pleased you liked it enough to make your list... very happy :)
Seal Avatar
May 9, 2013 at 6:00 AM
I hope I'm not wasted on you Tim lol. Take care, Richard
Hicks Avatar
May 9, 2013 at 11:10 AM
I'm actually not sure what that saying means. But I don't take your comments lightly either. This was just something fun to try... to see where my mind would take me.
Fulghum Avatar
May 8, 2013 at 10:23 PM
A most interesting write Timothy. I like your approach. Captivating. Doug
Hicks Avatar
May 9, 2013 at 12:07 AM
Thanks Doug... your comments are always appreciated!
Dietrich Avatar
May 8, 2013 at 12:25 PM
you are too much, timothy. and this one sure deserves a big win!
Hicks Avatar
May 9, 2013 at 12:06 AM
I am touched, Andrea. I've already read some pretty impressive stuff for the contest... we shall see how it goes :)
Manassian Avatar
May 8, 2013 at 11:20 AM
Well, that title sure piked my interest! :) Very usual for you, Timothy! Interesting...the blind adoration in compost mounds? I sure wish I could get a fuller peek into your mind on this one! :)
Hicks Avatar
May 9, 2013 at 12:05 AM
Yes, this is a strange one... but I had so much fun with it. It's open for interpretation... this was just me having fun, I'm not actually this conceited... lol.
Oyewole Avatar
May 8, 2013 at 10:18 AM
A very impressive write my friend... Good Luck... AO
Hicks Avatar
May 9, 2013 at 12:04 AM
Thanks Abdul!
Lamoureux Avatar
May 8, 2013 at 8:39 AM
Perhaps you underestimate your readers. Another excellent poem.
Lamoureux Avatar
May 11, 2013 at 7:43 AM
;0)
Hicks Avatar
May 9, 2013 at 12:03 AM
Ha ha. Well I honestly don't know where I came up with this one. I was thinking of how some people seem to ADORE some authors... yet at the same time they seem to have no idea what it is they just read. It's kinda funny really...
Sivey Avatar
May 8, 2013 at 5:30 AM
Tremendous, this is a masterful and glorious write my friend! You have presented a wonderful poem this morning! I truly loved this awesome poem! What an amazing poem, Great Work!!
Hicks Avatar
May 9, 2013 at 12:02 AM
Thanks Russell.
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May 8, 2013 at 3:59 AM
Well, I'm not sure whether you've lowered my jaw, but you have boggled my mind... Terry (and thank you kindly for your words of praise!)
Hicks Avatar
May 9, 2013 at 12:02 AM
Any physical reaction, after reading a poem, is a good thing in my book. And your work was worth praising, my friend!
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