Superfluous Twists

Neville

Superfluous Twists

 

She really had him going

   back then ..

In a matter of moments,

he was

threaded on a measured

length of thin

discolored paupers twine

along with

all the others, doubled up,

and last seen

   clutching at silly straws ..

He then became

a pretty but nevertheless,

well drowned

   laughing stock and clown ..

In fact, so very

much so, he never did sit

   on a fence again ..

Some called it a very steep

   learning curve ..

While others, made such

casual but

caustic remarks about far

too numerous

consequences and all of

those negative

repercussions associated

with his swift

   falling from favour like that ..

But then,

shit always tends to happen

doesn’t it, on

   the back of superfluous twists ..

  • Author: Neville (Offline Offline)
  • Published: November 13th, 2024 01:11
  • Category: Unclassified
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  • Users favorite of this poem: Cheeky Missy
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  • Goldfinch60

    Those superfluous twist in life can be a right pain in the proverbial Neville.

    Andy

    • Neville


      Tell me about it .. Oops you already have kinda .. perhaps 👍

    • orchidee

      Can one beat a bit of superfluous?! I dunno what I'm on about. lol. As for the s***, stand away from the fan then! heehee.

      • Neville


        Cheers 🍷

      • sorenbarrett

        Great wordplay in this poem Neville. The meaning may be multiple, but the initial one for me was that fall comes to those who fall to lust in general. I love the wording in this one

        • Neville



          You are way too kind sir .. thanks a minion .. Neville

        • arqios

          I might do with a super floss but my teeth get a dunking every night so it’s kinda superfluous- and I’ve derailed and gone off topic… yet again! Sorry mate.

          • Neville



            No worries. I certainly don't .. Neville

          • Cassie58

            A sad poem Neville. I can think of a simile or two that would describe the feelings I picked up here. Not a pleasant situation to encounter. Emotionally challenging I would say.

            paupers twine is such an original description

            No one wants to be a laughing stock or clown.

            Painfully penned I would say.

            • Neville



              Many thanks our Cassie .. Neville

            • Doggerel Dave

              The ignominy.....

              • Neville



                You just wouldn't dare be seen out afterwards without wearing a full face mask would ya .. or come to think of it, maybe a muzzle ..

                • Doggerel Dave

                  Who me?...... muzzle?.... You ain't suggesting.....?

                • MendedFences27

                  I guess this means that men being strung along, to the point of embarrassment, is an ordinary occurrence. The use of common phrases amplifies the mediocrity of the situation. Just your average Joe being made into a fool. I'd venture to say many have traveled this road, probably a superfluity of travelers. - Phul A.

                  • Neville


                    I do believe that often, many self string or thread themselves along .. but as always, you lend me a warm glow Phil .. and as ever, I thank you for that .. Neville

                  • Cheeky Missy

                    Ah, the dear fence! Didn't Samuel Clemens prove how excellently dear Tom managed to accomplish its painting while practically sitting on the same? Nothing like taking the brunt of it for being such a comparative fool. Reminds me of someone I cherish but there's too many pretty numbers which have no effect on him. Excellently rendered with grand imagery and a niggling poignancy. Thank you for sharing.

                    • Neville



                      I am delighted you alighted my dear Missy .. thank you and truly tooly ma'am .. Neville

                    • Tom Dylan

                      A thought provoking piece, Neville.

                      • Neville


                        that could indicate you are either awake, alive or after a loan perhaps .. cheers regardless .. neville

                        • Tom Dylan

                          Haha! That made me smile! 🙂



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