Get Your Premium Membership

The Missing Toe

Somewhere in an overgrown yard
You'll find a lonely toe
Flesh and bone now all alone
Where the weeds will always grow

An accident destined to happen
While barefoot on the lawn
An evil tale with a gasoline smell
And the horror it would spawn

It happened early one morning
With the weed whacker by my side
It was nice and sunny but it's wasn't very funny
It was the day that a grown man cried

The weed whacker had a mind of its own
Like Jack the Ripper if you will
It got my big toe first with its blood filled thirst
Looking for some blood to spill

Well, I put it under my pillow
There's gotta be a toe fairy right?
When I woke the next day the toe was gone away
Disappearing in the middle of the night

And for all of those who are wondering
This story simply isn't true
At least not yet but don't you ever forget
When you're working in the yard wear a shoe

Copyright © | Year Posted 2010




Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem. Negative comments will result your account being banned.

Please Login to post a comment

Date: 7/12/2010 4:35:00 PM
LOL. Great advice in the end! Long pants, goggles, and gloves are also a great idea. Nice write, my friend. Ralph
Login to Reply
Date: 7/12/2010 10:57:00 AM
very good write as always Larry, enjoyed it thoroughly
Login to Reply
Date: 7/12/2010 10:41:00 AM
Oh man that's terrible! Wonderful poem Larry!~Tirzah~
Login to Reply
Date: 7/12/2010 10:24:00 AM
ha ha, glad you still have all your toes. I don't much fancy the job of that toe fairy, eeww!! Funny and witty, really enjoyed the read ~ Sharon :)
Login to Reply

Book: Reflection on the Important Things