I laugh safely at a distance as he slips.
His smile up close spoke retribution barely cracking his lips.
I say I'm sorry you fell.
He says get ready for hell.
I meant no harm.
His blade creased my arm.
I ran–
He slammed–
A round in the chamber.
The sound would linger.
The store window smashed beside me
As I whizzed past behind me–
A ricochet
Whispered you'll die today.
I tripped and fell.
The world turned a carousel.
He stood over me
Laughing at my terror,
My last fatal error.
Motioning the tip of the gun–
Run along kid. I'm done.
Just having a little fun.
Augustus / Folsom, LA / January 2017
- Author: Augustus (Pseudonym) ( Offline)
- Published: January 13th, 2017 12:09
- Comment from author about the poem: Just sitting in front the fireplace with a cup of coffee and a little Bailey's. We feel safe laughing at a distance at the suffering of others.
- Category: Reflection
- Views: 45
Comments7
Yikes! I was on the edge of my seat. Very descriptive. The Bailey's and coffee sounds great and warming by the fire. 🙂
Thanks WBL. Wrote this during that cold snap last week before I left town.
Great poem! Very entertaining! I agree, the Baileys and coffee does sound great by the fire.--Christina
Thanks Christina.
Great write
Thanks Tony.
Welcome
I enjoyed your poem Augustus. It reminded me of my times in the snow in NYC. and also of the joyful pranks we played on others. Thanks
Fortunately I only visited the snow areas. Thanks for commenting.
Hey, I wrote a poem that has only two lines. I ended it with something lost (life). Please read it and give me your opinion.
In the Fort Lauderdale Airport
The apparition of this monster in the crowd;
Pop, pop, pounding feet, many screams, death ensued...
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A description of terror known well today by many - a scary but powerful read.
Thanks so much Fay for reading and the kind remarks.
wow,that was a heck of a note
Thanks wordman.
I felt cold . Its really chilly perfectly fine poem. I loved it. Keep it e
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