Late for work third day this week
boss say my ice is thinning
can't find my paddle I'm sure up the creek
and I'm not too hot at swimming
Crashed my car late last night
that pole jumped right out at me
I signaled left but the world went right
and bent like origami
If I could only find a little peace
some place that's sweet and quiet
I'd get up off the floor, not do stupid anymore
at least I'd like to try it
My one true love says they've had enough
and got a judge to sign it
If I could get Jesus and still do my stuff
I might really get behind it
All I want is just a little peace
like a room in the Vegas Hyatt
I'll pray from the floor, spray tags on the door
and do the desk clerk to keep it quiet.
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for "Yearning For Peace" at What's Going On?
I love where this prompt took you. It made me smile. I got such a kick out of it!
ReplyDelete"If I could get Jesus and still do my stuff
ReplyDeleteI might really get behind it." Yes! It seems that the whole world turns up the tension because it can. Love the rhyme, loved the solutions. Fun! I needed some fun right now.
I love the images you describe - especially the bent origami - and the personal flow of reflection and your unique style of story-telling in your poems - Jae
ReplyDeleteHa! Try bribing Jesus and Mary: A candle or two, a novenna maybe, or a votive offering (a solid gold dollar sign?) :-)
ReplyDeleteWicked and wisecracking as they come, full of the dripping essence of satire. The narrator adept at chaos longing for peace that meets their own particular requirements cracks me up. Every stanza bites hard at complacency and makes a mock of good intentions, yet there remains a certain wistfulness that keeps it very human.
ReplyDelete"If I could get Jesus and still do my stuff
ReplyDeleteI might really get behind it" Ha, this is the way of the world. I also like the last two lines of the second stanza.
This is brilliant, one of my favorites of yours. Loved the rhymes. Enjoyed the humor, which we so badly need right now! A keeper!
ReplyDeleteThis one is full-tilt energy, a rollercoaster of images. Nicely done, Shay, and happy to read your work again! Amy
ReplyDeleteHa finding a bit of salvation in Jesus but, only if one can have the best of both worlds. Written in your fantastic signature style.
ReplyDeletePeace and quiet at the Hyatt--ha! Your oxymoronic poem is a wild ride!
ReplyDeleteThe Vegas Hyatt, that is!
ReplyDeleteGreat take on the prompt Shay 🙌
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