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Zilch, That Is What I Got

After watching the news my stomach was in a knot my brain on a hiatus leaving my creative juices to rot imitating the thinker wondering why my muse had suddenly left finding a note from her saying not to feel bereft, Saying I could find her at the local amusement park while driving over there it was a little after dark with note in hand I tried to follow her footsteps wondering what ride she'd be on I was a nervous wreck, Buying a bunch of tickets I rode the roller coaster first the ups and downs making my stomach want to lurch then onto the scrambler making me feel like a scrambled egg the near misses and swings giving me a pounding headache, Then I thought I might find her on the tilt-a-whirl finally relaxing I whirled around like a young giggling girl my muse slowly returning I asked her why'd she come to this park her answer justifying her actions with "because zilch is all I got!" 10-7-17

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Freddie Robinson Jr.

Date: 10/11/2017 1:32:00 PM

This is such a delightfully funny poem, Cheryl. Seems your muse and you had a rollicking good time. Back together again and writing gold standard poetry. Ty for the big laughs. Excellent poem. Love and peace always.

Cheryl Hoffman
Date: 10/11/2017 7:05:00 PM

Thanks so much for very kind comment and visit Freddie; glad you liked it and good to hear from you again! Peace & love~Che :)

Juli- Michelle

Date: 10/11/2017 12:01:00 AM

Such a great write, I absolutely love the rhyme in this masterpiece. Love, Juli-Michelle

Cheryl Hoffman
Date: 10/11/2017 8:16:00 AM

Thanks so much for very kind comment and visit Juli; glad you enjoyed it!~Che :)

Gregory Richard Barden

Date: 10/10/2017 12:25:00 AM

Best wishes and congratulations on your win, Cheryl ... blessings and keep up the great work, my friend! :-)

Cheryl Hoffman
Date: 10/10/2017 7:58:00 AM

Thanks so much for very kind comment and congrats Greg; as a win is always nice surprise for me my friend! Blessings to you too~Che :)

Eve Roper

Date: 10/9/2017 8:31:00 PM

Congratulations on your win, Cheryl. Hugs Eve ~`*

Cheryl Hoffman
Date: 10/9/2017 8:35:00 PM

Thanks so much for very kind comment and congrats Eve; win is always a nice surprise!~Che :)

Heidi Sands

Date: 10/9/2017 5:03:00 PM

Congratulations for your win Cheryl :)

Cheryl Hoffman
Date: 10/9/2017 8:27:00 PM

Thanks so much for very kind comment and congrats Heidi; win is always a nice surprise for me!~Che :)

Pat Adams

Date: 10/9/2017 4:07:00 PM

Ok, another great poem! This will be a favorite! Complete with a lesson, if you can't come up with inspiration write about that!!!! I've been in somewhat of a slump before myself. The whole muse thing is really cool and well written and rhymed......Have a great rest of the day my friend.....Pat

Cheryl Hoffman
Date: 10/9/2017 8:26:00 PM

Thanks so much for very kind comment Pat; glad you enjoyed it so much!~Che

Constance La France

Date: 10/9/2017 2:10:00 PM

Cheryl, congratulations on your win in my contest, I was left dizzy by your write about roller coasters, scramblers, swings and tilt a whirls, well done !

Cheryl Hoffman
Date: 10/9/2017 7:58:00 PM

Thanks so much for very kind comment and congrats Broken Wings; win is nice surprise!~Che :)

Silent One

Date: 10/9/2017 11:32:00 AM

Oh dear.. Im sure you will be back to your best..

Cheryl Hoffman
Date: 10/9/2017 7:57:00 PM

Thanks so much for very kind comment and visit Silent One; this is all I could come up with for zilch that is all I got theme!~Che :)