Home » Poems » Caren Krutsinger » The Most Powerful Feeling In the World

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

Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem.

Please Login to post a comment

Line Gauthier

Date: 7/21/2019 4:36:00 PM

Fun way to end your poem, Caren. Congrats on your win. Well done.

Caren Krutsinger
Date: 7/22/2019 5:24:00 AM

Thank you Line. I truly felt more powerful when I looked back into my mind and recalled this moment.

Lonna Blodgett

Date: 7/13/2019 10:29:00 PM

Hah! I bet not.................what a golden sisterhood.

Caren Krutsinger
Date: 7/13/2019 11:17:00 PM

You bet right. We were usually caught before we passed a third window.

Jeanne Mcgee

Date: 7/13/2019 3:54:00 PM

Ha,, Yes! such a cute little memory...I bet you guys did all sorts of funny things. Congrats!

Caren Krutsinger
Date: 7/13/2019 11:17:00 PM

We certainly did! At my insistence.

Gershon Wolf

Date: 7/11/2019 4:18:00 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
Date: 7/11/2019 11:52:00 PM

Thank you so much. I could not resist it.

Kurt Ravidas

Date: 7/10/2019 7:00:00 PM

I think it's great. I think absenteeism was good for you. I think it's time to congratulate you, Caren)

Caren Krutsinger
Date: 7/10/2019 7:53:00 PM

Thank you Kurt. It is truthfully very true also.

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 7/10/2019 9:47:00 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
Date: 7/10/2019 7:55:00 PM

I am going to guess that they are also identical twins.