Cheryl Hoffman Poet Light Verse

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. October 11, 2017 at 1:32 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 October 11, 2017 at 7:05 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 October 11, 2017 at 12:01 AM Such a great write, I absolutely love the rhyme in this masterpiece. Love, Juli-Michelle Cheryl Hoffman October 11, 2017 at 8:16 AM Thanks so much for very kind comment and visit Juli; glad you enjoyed it!~Che :)

Gregory Richard Barden October 10, 2017 at 12:25 AM Best wishes and congratulations on your win, Cheryl ... blessings and keep up the great work, my friend! :-) Cheryl Hoffman October 10, 2017 at 7:58 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 October 9, 2017 at 8:31 PM Congratulations on your win, Cheryl. Hugs Eve ~`* Cheryl Hoffman October 9, 2017 at 8:35 PM Thanks so much for very kind comment and congrats Eve; win is always a nice surprise!~Che :)

Heidi Sands October 9, 2017 at 5:03 PM Congratulations for your win Cheryl :) Cheryl Hoffman October 9, 2017 at 8:27 PM Thanks so much for very kind comment and congrats Heidi; win is always a nice surprise for me!~Che :)

Pat Adams October 9, 2017 at 4:07 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 October 9, 2017 at 8:26 PM Thanks so much for very kind comment Pat; glad you enjoyed it so much!~Che

Constance La France October 9, 2017 at 2:10 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 October 9, 2017 at 7:58 PM Thanks so much for very kind comment and congrats Broken Wings; win is nice surprise!~Che :)

Silent One October 9, 2017 at 11:32 AM Oh dear.. Im sure you will be back to your best.. Cheryl Hoffman October 9, 2017 at 7:57 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 :)