James Marshall Goff Poet Free verse

The Day the Hornet Bit Me!

just back from boomin' .... lost my 'Oregon Hat' rang,
was only used 'ta  "gentle pollinatin' bees"

how soon I forget!
late July, when the heat is on,
thick-shelled hornet larvae...
dries and flies!

I heard the buzz....zeroing in from above .... BAM! HIT IN THE HEAD!

a pointed ache begins to swell,

...... but I smile!

I've touched the earth 
in
late July's heat!

I smile! ......


I've touched the earth 
in
late July's heat!





for consideration..... John Heck's 'summer celebration' contest

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Lena Pate April 28, 2009 at 8:52 PM Made me smile. Although how anyone can smile after a hornets sting has my respect.

L'Nass Shango April 24, 2009 at 8:18 AM A great poem that is almost an act of worship ... truly beautiful, Jim, and full of your passion and genius ... all the best inthe contest, brother poet, and friend.

Charmaine Chircop April 13, 2009 at 10:53 AM ouuuuccchhhh!i smiled too my friend reading this,i ve touched the earth in late july's heat ,what a way-LOVELY AS ALWAYS-CHARMA

Ronald Bingham April 11, 2009 at 6:44 PM Ouch! That had to hurt! Hope all is okay. Thanks for your comments. Have a blessed Easter, Ron

Sharon Winter April 11, 2009 at 2:06 PM What a great attitude! Love your last two lines. Personally, I'd be crying like a baby, well sort of. I am terrified of those things! Awesome entry! Good luck! Love, Shar

Carrie Richards April 11, 2009 at 11:57 AM This is a delightful entry to the summer celebration contest, James!! John will love the humor......but Ouch!! That stings!! :)

Christopher Higgins April 11, 2009 at 8:30 AM This is a very creative piece Jim...best wishes in the contest.