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The Grime of Shoes

The grime of shoes can bring someone a prize,
along with hands that serve orphans and poor.
Examined dust, that walked the narrow way,
disregarding themselves, loved to their core.
But, selfish feet are caked, forevermore,
having poured drinks until the break of day,
can’t make it to one’s bed, sleeping on floor.
The grime of shoes gathers offals and flies.

Categories: grime, character,
Form: Rhyme

Grime Under the Tablecloth

Grime under the table cloth

Beneath the fluorescent lights and sterile walls, 
Lurks an undercurrent of unspoken strife. 
The daggers are kept hidden, the words unsaid, 
But the tension is palpable, 
A throbbing wound. 
For all the forced cordiality, 
the animosity seethes underneath.

©?Chitra Arun

Categories: grime, angst, bullying, jealousy, stress,
Form: Free verse

Boys

BOYS
Moving, ever still,
Or so it seems, until
You find him
Thinking,
On top a fence,
Up in a tree,
Or grassy hill.

Dirt and grime,
It seems, until a time
You find him 
Washing,
Slick down hair,
Brushing teeth,
For dollar or dime.

Strong and rough,
You’ve had enough,
Then you find him
Helping,
Carrying a bag,
Tender nurse,
When times are tough.
Copyright, Kathryn Search

Categories: grime, analogy, boy, caregiving, conflict,
Form: Rhyme

Book: Radiant Verses: A Journey Through Inspiring Poetry

Drowning In Grime

Sinking into the soil of his egocentric ocean
Snarled and sniveled the cephalopod mollusk
Since to be worthy of his charming prey
Sensation beaming from his passion blasting
Suspending her from being aware of drowning
Stunning to sight her lapse into squandering
Sloshing in intense sadness and deceitfulness

Written: April: 03, 2022

Categories: grime, analogy, bereavement, character,
Form: Free verse

My Grimy Grill

My grimy grill,
Is really quite,
Summer’s delight,
And if used right,
Is very much a thrill.

It’s not just meat,
That’s off the hook,
For if you look,
You’ll see I cook,
My veggies over heat.

The greasy grates,
They hold the food,
That will conclude,
With gratitude,
Once I put onto plates.

The fires burn,
On down below,
And cooking slow,
My grilling row,
As I do often turn.

The grease had grown,
Up over time.
And made the climb,
To turn to grime,
From what the grates have shown.

And when I’m done,
I step aside.
And feel inside,
A source of pride,
I find second to none.

Categories: grime, food, fun, funny, hilarious,
Form: Rhyme

With Much Grit and Grime Not Worth a Dime

with much  grit and grime  
he had committed a crime
from store did steal a dime

Categories: grime, allegory, analogy,
Form: Haiku

With Much Grit and Grime Not Worth a Dime

with much  grit and grime  
he had committed a crime
from store did steal a dime

Categories: grime, allegory, analogy,
Form: Haiku