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A movie and at the end an older American sitcom. 

Movies are boring. It's like watching paint dry...

--Ron White

 

TURNING OFF THE GHOST

TURNING OFF THE GHOST

what’s up with the ghost
who boringly stares
through two holes in a sheet
he watches
her every mistake
slow and agonizingly

she gobbles up a pie
her fork stabbing it
we don’t know
if it’s savory or sweet
it goes on and on
like a crazed murderer
then she spews
thankfully running first
from floor
to toilet seat

and still, very still
the proverbial ghost
in his long white sheet
silently watches

the best part
is when he slowly slowly
strolls to the window
and across the way
spies another “sheet”
they lift up a cloth paw
to acknowledge one another

this movie was listed as horror
i turned it off
it was a horror
i turned on “Good Times.”
Copyright © | Year Posted 2024

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Beaufort Avatar
March 19, 2024 at 11:44 AM
Kim, there is certainly a lot of less than B-movies available. I am constantly surprised at how much of it there is. With AI coming on board, there will probably be much more very soon.
Rodrigues Avatar
March 19, 2024 at 2:52 PM
eeks!
Proxenos Avatar
March 14, 2024 at 9:42 AM
A movie is chosen by us in order to relax with someone or on our own, we can only go on what we are told in the short write up about it and how ridiculous it turns out to be, and I lost valuable sleeping time for this rubbish - is it our mood or the movie. A thriller, or horror movie can be so stupid, it could be a junior school play - rather watch America's go Talent again, but there is sometimes a limit to that too. Hey Kim, hope you are well my friend.Blessings, Jenny
Rodrigues Avatar
March 14, 2024 at 2:14 PM
I’m doing ok. Hope you are too :) Thanks for your comment!
Buhagiar Avatar
March 14, 2024 at 4:25 AM
Life can be fun or boring depending on one's mood. A very intelligent poem.
Rodrigues Avatar
March 14, 2024 at 5:53 AM
Thank you, my friend!
Maverick Avatar
March 13, 2024 at 11:46 PM
Hi Kim may you have a good time reading Your comments for a start I see you have Been ill.? Maybe you are better now? All my best.'
Rodrigues Avatar
March 14, 2024 at 3:44 AM
No, I’m not ill, just a problem with my tendon.
Hind Avatar
March 13, 2024 at 6:11 PM
Hmmm, another unusual and interesting piece of poetry... it was poignant, has a lesson to tell...can be taken many ways...
Rodrigues Avatar
March 13, 2024 at 6:16 PM
Glad you see it that way! Thank you!
Baker Avatar
March 13, 2024 at 5:33 PM
We must really look funny to anyone or anything that observes us in our folly of life, Kim. On the surface, bad choices lead to bad experiences in life. Continuing to do the same things over and over as a habit when we hate the outcome, seems crazy. It would be boring to watch someone living this life. the use of humor to relieve the tension of such a real-life moment was good writing, my friend. In passing, the comedy choice was a win! Have a pleasant evening. Bill
Rodrigues Avatar
March 13, 2024 at 6:21 PM
Thank you, Bill! Even watching our own selves in a day would be boring. It is more fun to remember the highlights!
Rodgers Avatar
March 13, 2024 at 4:05 PM
Dear Kim, what a captivating blend of humor and observation. You skillfully depict the mundane yet absurd scenario of a ghost's voyeuristic gaze, turning an ordinary moment into a comically eerie scene. Your wit shines through as you contrast the ghost's passive spectating with the chaotic human experience. It's a delightful, and to find humor even in the spookiest of situations. - Blessings, Daniel
Rodrigues Avatar
March 13, 2024 at 6:18 PM
Thank you, Daniel! Glad the humor was apparent!
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