Benjamin Bartley Poet Rhyme

The Cockroach Hotel

Beneath the leaves 
One may find 
Scribbles of another kind 
Written there are hidden truths 
Collated by collective roots 
Stashed under a different roof 

Stored next to a bed of bark 
Are twisted tales from the dark 
You’ll find something similar to 
Gideon’s Bible soaking up the dew 

Nuclear holocausts they will survive 
Though, these Hotels take their lives 
So, if you’re a cockroach checking in
You just may want to find a friend 
In Jesus!

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CayCay Godwin February 13, 2025 at 8:24 PM Love the twists, turns and implications. Very clever and compelling write ... CayCay Benjamin Bartley February 14, 2025 at 4:28 PM Thanks for stopping by, CayCay. My turn to return the favor.

Oliver Mckeithan February 12, 2025 at 12:52 PM LOL. Like the last stanza.Used to live Philadelphia many yrs ago. Walked in to the apt and turned on the light. Must have been hundreds of those suckers scattering everywhere. Down south we had the Palmetto Bugs. Giant versions of a cockroach. Benjamin Bartley February 12, 2025 at 8:26 PM Disgusting creatures. When I was travelling thru the Hawaiian Islands, I encountered many large such creatures including a giant centipede that made my mini day pack its new home. Thanks for stopping by.

John Read February 12, 2025 at 10:11 AM Hi Benjamin, I'd rather find another hotel, enjoyed reading your poem God bless you. Benjamin Bartley February 12, 2025 at 8:38 PM Me too, we're not cockroaches! Nasty nugs. Not my favorite and I do have favorites like Moths and butterflies, glow worms, bees, etc etc etc. Thanks for stopping by.