Previously posted on April 10, 2020,
for Day 10 of NaPoWriMo 2020
G A R B A G E D A Y
Garbage Day is today
Already marked on calendar
Ready or you will be missed
But today I might be late
Alligator was getting killed in the pail
Great huge snake had him by the tail
Each predator fight for himself
Dead on arrival will be their tag
Await the garbage truck's return
Yay those varmints are gone
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- Poem and Photo Copyright, Jimmiehov 2920, All Rights Reserved (I print screen copied the top photo and edited it from Mom Z linked below)
- I'm linked with Mom Z in the Imaginary Garden at https://withrealtoads.blogspot.com/2013/04/words-count-with-mama-zen.html?m=1 and with Kerry O'Connor also in the Imaginary Garden at http://withrealtoads.blogspot.com/2020/04/april-2020-days-6-10.html?m=1
- I am also linked to NaPoWriMo Day 10 at http://www.napowrimo.net/day-ten-8/
- and also linked with Sanaa Rizvi in the Poetry Pantry at https://poetsandstorytellersunited.blogspot.com/?m=1
- Mom Z asked for 60 words inspired from viewing one of the pictures of art she posted. I HAVE 60 WORDS including my title.
- and also linked with Sanaa Rizvi in the Poetry Pantry at https://poetsandstorytellersunited.blogspot.com/?m=1
Well, that's a garbage pail the collectors won't ever forget.
ReplyDeleteMy goodness, you'd sure want to get rid of those items!!
ReplyDeleteGood one Happy I wouldn't come across snakes and crocodiles here. No dangerous wildlife in NZ The main reason I wouldn't like to move to Australia.
ReplyDeleteI can't imagine finding a snake let alone an alligator in the dustbin, Jim! Our bin men would run a mile.
ReplyDeleteA most brilliantly accomplished acrostic poem, Jim!
ReplyDeleteGone to the garbage, good riddance. Keep the poem, priceless
ReplyDeleteHappy Sunday Jim
Much💜love
Well this was quite a graphic poem which opened up the scene very well. Just hope the garbos didn't notice or else you my be black listed (or would be here in Australia).
ReplyDeleteTrash collection with teeth (and some strangulation). The struggle is real.
ReplyDeleteI got hung up on "predicator" Predator maybe? At any rate, I certainly wouldn't want to be on your garbage route!!
ReplyDeleteLove it, and you’ve captured the spirit of the picture so well. I remember a snake coming through the air conditioner in an office in Australia and our good maintenance man luring him out, chopping him up and shovelling him into the garbage bin. I, being from foreign parts, was astonishef‼️
ReplyDeleteooh this was hair-raising. haha. have a great day Jim!
ReplyDelete- Hamokine Poet