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The Woebegone Magician

Alfred was a man of magic; world-renowned was he. Wealth and joy were his. Of sorrowing he could not conceive until that day his one beloved, sweet May, died tragically. No pretty scarves or flowers does he now pull from his sleeve. Vanished is his smile. Woebegone without his wife, he can only grieve. Written Oct. 26, 2016 for The Least Viewed Poetry Contest of Marugu MO as troubles keep appearing like rabbits out of his hat. . . his smile vanishes Written Oct. 11, 2016 For the Sad One Liner Contest of Silent One I am using this monoku because it had the least views of all my poems that are more than a week old. Some of my current poems have fewer views, but that is because they have not been posted up too long. That is why I am using this one.

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Date: 10/17/2016 1:05:00 AM
Ooohhh, I LIKE this oneliner so much! Congratulations :)
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Date: 10/16/2016 9:11:00 AM
Sad indeed, congratulations on your win, Andrea:)
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Date: 10/15/2016 8:47:00 AM
Guess he must have pulled a skunk out of his hat, eh?. Love, Dave
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Date: 10/13/2016 11:50:00 AM
Andrea, well written lovely lady :) congrats on your placement :)-luloo
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Date: 10/12/2016 12:28:00 PM
Congratulation Mam.
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Date: 10/12/2016 11:14:00 AM
- Congratulations on your 3rd place in the contest, Andrea - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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Date: 10/12/2016 10:15:00 AM
So sad, I loved it, congratulations Andrea...
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Date: 10/12/2016 7:51:00 AM
full with multiple interpretations I'm sure, this one liner is magic to the reader.
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Date: 10/12/2016 6:16:00 AM
Ahhh, poor guy. Clever Andrea.
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Date: 10/12/2016 5:17:00 AM
I like that title, yes tis sad, good luck.
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Date: 10/12/2016 4:56:00 AM
Very clever write Andrea - All the best in the contest. Mark
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Date: 10/12/2016 4:12:00 AM
This is so deep,..Good luck with the contest... A big 7...
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Date: 10/12/2016 12:08:00 AM
Hi Andrea, This is a fitting title for a well written one liner. I found it to be clever as well.I could sense a deep sadness in this one line. I wish you the best of luck in contest:-) Alexis
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Date: 10/11/2016 11:51:00 PM
Very different and magnificent work. Good luck.
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Date: 10/11/2016 11:04:00 PM
A wonderful imagination you must have, good luck in the contest Andrea... /|\
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