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For the 'The Stoner Collaboration' Poetry Contest of Charles Messina

The Stoner

(first two stanzas are from Charles Messina)

I was sitting on the corner, stoned 
When out of the blue, my dead aunt phoned 
How could this be, she rests in peace 
Right beside my loving niece
 
I answered the phone, and my auntie said 
"I know you think that I am dead"  
"I'm alive"- my auntie moaned 
Or- could it be that you're just- "Stoned"
   
(These two stanzas are mine)

And then I heard my niece’s sweet voice
say, “Heaven’s a wonderful place to rejoice.
She crooned a Willie Nelson tune,
then chuckled: “Dude, we’ll see ya soon.”

Couch lock had got me; I couldn’t move.
I wanted to be back in the groove.
No munchies around! Things were all wrong.
Why did I use that stupid bong?

Note: Should I be fortunate enough to win, I give permission for the use of either one or both of my stanzas to be used by Charles Messina , even in reverse order if that were to work better
Copyright © | Year Posted 2026

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Poet Avatar
August 11, 2026 at 8:00 AM
Dear Andrea, hearty congratulations on your win in the contest with this amazing poem.
Goldsmith Avatar
August 10, 2026 at 10:41 AM
Congratulations on your win. I enjoyed reading this fun "The Stoner" write. Have a fun day with your wonderful win...............
Messina Avatar
August 9, 2026 at 5:45 PM
Love this, Andrea! That last line was a shocker (lol) Great job and Congratulations on your winning placement. Looking forward to adding some of this to the collaboration poem! Thanks for your permission! :)
Dietrich Avatar
August 10, 2026 at 4:12 PM
Thanks, Charles
Scott Avatar
July 16, 2026 at 6:43 PM
Only ever did in my youger years great imagryxx
Rodrigues Avatar
June 18, 2026 at 7:39 AM
Fun write!
Daniel Avatar
June 16, 2026 at 11:16 PM
Very creative, Andrea:) I can't think of anything to add to Charlie's poem, not my cup of tea:)
Hind Avatar
June 16, 2026 at 8:14 PM
LOL
Etgen-Baker Avatar
June 15, 2026 at 4:53 PM
nice additions...best wishes with this contest entry.
Loving Iii Avatar
June 15, 2026 at 3:44 PM
I like poems written that speaks of the past. It's been years. Not afraid, jus sober.
Dietrich Avatar
June 15, 2026 at 4:10 PM
Ha. I never had a youth of drugs and drink. Hope that was a good thing!
Rolland Avatar
June 15, 2026 at 2:30 PM
this is quite delicious and moving, nieces are everywhere, enjoyed a lot
Dietrich Avatar
June 15, 2026 at 3:19 PM
Thanks, Yann
Empress Avatar
June 15, 2026 at 1:44 PM
Lolol the last line soul aunt? Haha you are just brilliant! I am sure youv never been stoned in your life ever but you sure know how a stoner feels I see... im like you I dont get stoned! But ive seen many... and yes munchies seems like a must for them! This is spot on! Best wishes! Sending you light always!
Dietrich Avatar
June 15, 2026 at 3:18 PM
Thanks, sweetie. I actually tried it once in Washington where it's legal. I was in my 60s and had 4 squares of chocolate before it kicked in. A really bad trip! I even hallucinated a bit. I see lots of movies and learned the phrase couch lock by doing some research. Loved this contest.
DiMino Avatar
June 15, 2026 at 2:02 AM
You are a winner already -- precious advice. We often talk of how good entertainers are, or other valuable people to this world -- who knows had they not used junk if greatness would have been even greater -- alcohol in moderation is my poison. Moderation. Not mentally ossified. And no driving.
Dietrich Avatar
June 15, 2026 at 3:22 PM
Thanks, Joe. After I left my strict church 10 years ago, I tried wine and some cocktails. I really like them. But I don't get drunk. My nervous system problems would get even worse if I were drunk. Sure love sweet wine though!
George Avatar
June 15, 2026 at 1:48 AM
Well thought out. I liked your latter stanza more. All the best, dear Andrea.
Dietrich Avatar
June 15, 2026 at 3:24 PM
That's good to hear because I liked my first verse a little better. Thanks, Valsa. I think Charles has got a lot of good verses from people. If he uses a lot of their verses , he will have a smash poetry hit!
Brown Avatar
June 14, 2026 at 11:15 PM
I really enjoyed your poems so delightful writer you are inspiring inspired inspirational gifted writer you are. Keep writing and I hope we can become poetry soup friends. My blessings ??????
Dietrich Avatar
June 15, 2026 at 3:26 PM
Hey thanks, Robin. People who comment to me are my friends already. And I try hard to comment back to every single one
Anaya Avatar
June 14, 2026 at 5:14 PM
Dude, I think we have a winner here! LOL
Dietrich Avatar
June 15, 2026 at 3:26 PM
Dude, thanks!
Kendrick Avatar
June 14, 2026 at 4:21 PM
Whoa!! Well, it reads like a good contender to me for the contest and probably will suit CM to a tee. Thank you for sharing it with us. Way to go. Sara K.
Dietrich Avatar
June 15, 2026 at 3:27 PM
Thanks, Sara
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