Electromagnetic Static

WriteBeLight

It’s 29 degrees,

But, it feels like 15,

Winds 25 miles per hour,

Gusts sounding like screams.

 

The Sun is brightly shining,

Not a cloud in the sky.

Humidity at 30 percent,

Pressure says the air’s dry.

 

If you scuff on the rug,

You will produce static.

Snaps like a whip,

Field of electromagnetic.

 

Makes the hair on my head,

All itchy and light,

Tap a person’s shoulder,

See a blast of white light.

 

They’ll get mad at you, though,

Because it really smarts.

Like a finger in a socket,

An explosion of fireworks.

 

If you want to play a joke,

To get your cheap thrills,

The minute you tap their shoulder,

Turn and run for the hills.

  • Author: WriteBeLight (Offline Offline)
  • Published: March 24th, 2017 05:33
  • Category: Humor
  • Views: 45
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  • Garry

    Very funny. Love the photo.

  • Philip

    What a shocking poem!. I remember as a young child running on a big nylon carpet in a store ,touching a filing cabinate and getting literally blown onto the floor. Good fun for a Friday. Phil.G

    • WriteBeLight

      Ha Ha Ha Phil, that is such a funny story! Sparked a laugh out of me right away! Thanks 🙂

    • Goldfinch60

      Good fun write. In one place that I work many years ago if I wore one particular pair of shoes I would get shocks all day!!

      • WriteBeLight

        It is annoying to say the least, in particular, when you hair gets all static. Can't help it this time of year. Thanks for the comment Goldfinch!

      • Michael Edwards

        Yes we all know the feeling although electricity doesn't bother me too much. To test if a cable is alive I simply pinch it quickly - a trick I learnt from my father - if you are expecting it there is no element of surprise although I wouldn't want to try on anything above 240volts. .

        • WriteBeLight

          You are a brave one Michael. Thanks!

        • Tony36

          Made me smile. Great write

          • WriteBeLight

            Thanks so much Tony!

            • Tony36

              Welcome



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