Caren Krutsinger Poet Free verse

The Most Powerful Feeling In the World

We were halfway back to school after
Our hot lunch with our mom
of warm grilled cheese sandwiches
dunked in tomato soup

I turned to my twin and said 
“We are playing hooky again today”.
She began to bawl and scream.
“No! Please don’t make me.”

It was the most powerful feeling in the world.
We were in first grade, but I have never forgotten it.
I had complete power and control over my helpless twin!

Did we play hooky?
Of course.
And did we get caught?

This is a small Iowa town in the 60’s when
all the mothers were peeking out their windows
and we were identical twins.

What do you think?


Written 7-09-2019
Contest: Childhood Memories
Sponsor: Chantelle Anne Cooke

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Line Gauthier July 21, 2019 at 4:36 PM Fun way to end your poem, Caren. Congrats on your win. Well done. Caren Krutsinger July 22, 2019 at 5:24 AM Thank you Line. I truly felt more powerful when I looked back into my mind and recalled this moment.

Lonna Blodgett July 13, 2019 at 10:29 PM Hah! I bet not.................what a golden sisterhood. Caren Krutsinger July 13, 2019 at 11:17 PM You bet right. We were usually caught before we passed a third window.

Jeanne Mcgee July 13, 2019 at 3:54 PM Ha,, Yes! such a cute little memory...I bet you guys did all sorts of funny things. Congrats! Caren Krutsinger July 13, 2019 at 11:17 PM We certainly did! At my insistence.

Gershon Wolf July 11, 2019 at 4:18 PM Wonderful bit of nostalgia, Caren, with a great ending, "What do you think?" Congratulations on your placement in the contest. Best wishes, Gershon Caren Krutsinger July 11, 2019 at 11:52 PM Thank you so much. I could not resist it.

Kurt Ravidas July 10, 2019 at 7:00 PM I think it's great. I think absenteeism was good for you. I think it's time to congratulate you, Caren) Caren Krutsinger July 10, 2019 at 7:53 PM Thank you Kurt. It is truthfully very true also.

Kim Rodrigues July 10, 2019 at 9:47 AM LOL! My dad and his twin had a picture in the newspaper. They were football players in high school. Basically the caption was asking who is who? I always got a kick out of that. Caren Krutsinger July 10, 2019 at 7:55 PM I am going to guess that they are also identical twins.