The Noise

T errific and terrible, loud and unrelenting, I am suddenly
H ammered by a head splitting, grating screech, as the
E mergency Broadcast Signal blatantly blares from my TV.

N early every glass rattles and shatters, because the
O N button is stuck on its highest setting possible!
I try in vain to find the clicker to lower the volume
S o the earsplitting nightmare of noise will lower, but it keeps on
E scalating, out of control, while I cover my poor ears in agony.




Written on 3/7/2017
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017

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Michaels Avatar
April 1, 2017 at 7:16 AM
Really nice write... love the subtle alliteration. Good luck with the contest, Laura!
Yvonne Avatar
March 8, 2017 at 7:19 PM
Great take on this contest. A totally enjoyable read. A great write. Lots of Love Armand.
Leiser Avatar
March 8, 2017 at 8:08 PM
Thanks, Armand! I'm glad you liked it. :)
Ball Avatar
March 8, 2017 at 4:36 PM
Ooohoohoo! That can be traumatizing. Very good Acrostic. God Bless, JB
Leiser Avatar
March 8, 2017 at 5:17 PM
Thanks, Judy. :)
Dietrich Avatar
March 8, 2017 at 3:31 PM
Oh I hate when stuff like that happens. Excellent idea, Laura. putting this into acrostic form!
Leiser Avatar
March 8, 2017 at 3:37 PM
Thanks, Andrea. Sometimes the acrostic form helps spur ideas for me...!
Pigeon Tart Avatar
March 7, 2017 at 8:00 PM
Ah awesome! I felt it getting louder and louder in my head as I read! Seriously my pulse quickened. Probably predisposed to react so to even the suggestion of such racket, a 7 and a fave :) xomo!
Leiser Avatar
March 7, 2017 at 8:37 PM
Thanks so much, Maureen! I'm so glad you enjoyed this. I do hate crazy loud noises!! :)
Manassian Avatar
March 7, 2017 at 7:25 PM
Great write, dear. One can only imagine how jarring that is to the senses. Good luck in the contest.
Leiser Avatar
March 7, 2017 at 8:37 PM
Thanks, Eileen! It's so good to hear from you. :)
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