I traded my squirrels for monkeys today
Both the ringmaster and I were overjoyed right away
Kept the cardinals for myself, for their red is so gay
It was a successful trade on this morose Tuesday
you will be sacrificed today by our family, Layla’s father said.
I have stuck a fine bargain with Lucifer himself.
you will be led into the forest where we will leave you.
at noon you will be joined in matrimony with the moose king.
the compliant maiden asked where they would live.
her father’s face turned tight and mean. “Not your business,” he said.
You have been traded, it is all you need to know.
Layla was fearful, frightened, feeling misunderstood and bereft.
Moose king refused to enter forest until Layla’s parents were gone.
He had seen them together, and he recognized her father’s meanness.
He took Layla’s hand and noticed how it quivered.
He promised to love her all the days of his life, and he did.
*Image of Bountiful by Pixabay.
traded treats [REVISED]
corn pops prism
peach drops grapes claim
chilled lychees
2021 November 18
*4th Place*
Fall or Winter Holiday Haiku
~~Tania Kitchin: Judged 2021 November 26
*HMS
traded my tooth
traded my tooth
for
an
eye
baby
why can't i
?
I see you at the methadone clinic,
in it to win it
you got a long life ahead
but only ten minutes to live it
I know it seemed like you had a lot more at the begining
but u went and traded it in for a heroin addiction
scabs lace the skin,
your face deminished and thinning
you dropped the ball again
and you ain't even finished the first inning
In my shadow I lay dreaming, lucid, like moonlit water gleaming,
I arove away from realms of matter, franticly climbing Jacobs ladder,
I creep through an open door, my soul falls further from the floor,
ascending further from reality, ghostly figures feast upon my tragedy,
I hear a voice that sound repents, an angel guides me from decent,
In this space my mind misplaced, I fly on the wings of an angels grace,
I try to speak but words don't form, ascending faster from the foor,
no turning back to his place of evil, an earthly realm ruled by the beezle,
I feel my senses fade away, as I enter eternity.
If I wake now I shall feel no pain, cold blood pumped though icy veins,
But my sanity would be my curse, in the abyss of a deeper world,
I have reached the end of an endless road, eternal restless light abode,
my spirit expands with violent thrashes, a one way flight the angel crashes,
and from the fire and ghoulish flames, I rise again to take his name,
A new birth upon the earth, he gave his wings I gave my curse,
Now I am an angel with a pact divine, to guide his soul through the sands of time,
until the sands of time run dry, and Upon my wings he flies.
Many call making love, from
a physical reaction.
As many try to find a loving satisfaction!
True love can’t be bought, paid, or traded
This is something that shouldn’t be debated!
True love is from God, and freely given!
His love can change the way
you’re livin’!
Only God’s love can cleanse the heart from sin!
And bring true satisfaction
deep within!
If it’s “cheap love,” you seek… You can find it!
But you’ll end up empty,
hurt and blinded!
If it’s true love you want. Look no more!
Jesus is here... Knocking at your heart’s door!
Won’t you let him in? And let his
love touch you?
He wants to do this. Because
he really loves you!
He loves you so much, he bled and died!
In him, you can be made
whole and sanctified!
Won’t you accept the love he freely gives?
It will bless you each day
that you live!
By Jim Pemberton
Traded my tears for happiness,
He took my frown and gave it a lift.
I gave him my heart with all the strings,
No words can explain these feelings.
So I write them down and think of him,
The one who ended all of my suffering.
He was waiting for me to get it right,
To see for myself I don't have to fight.
He's the only one who's loved me for me,
I will never have to fake it or be who I don't want to be.
I don't know if I deserve his love and care,
Just know I'll never give up and always be there.
Jesus... Your name I will
always cherish.
Without you. I would
certainly perish.
Knowing you has been a pleasure.
A true delight.
Now, things in my life are
turning out allright!
YOU are my best friend.
God's precious son.
My daily provider.
The all sufficient one.
You picked me up when,
I was lonely and sad.
I have joy and happiness,
I once never had.
Without you; I'd still be involved
in so much sin.
That's why I fall in love with you
all over again.
For my life...
Your life is what you gave.
Thank you Jesus! I received
the BEST of the trade!
By Jim Pemberton
2007