Sunday, April 26, 2009

My Word!

Shockjock spews venom,
Norm knew he had a mission
-took gun to clinic.

Standing in doorway,
Boss said I want a word, please!
-holding the pink slips.

On hospital ward,
Old woman saw her daughter
-Said, I forgive you!

Four years of struggle,
She received her diploma,
-Congratulations!
The principal smiled at her,
she did not have the words, though.

After twenty years,
Al met his son at the gate,
-welcome home father.

Staring at the page,
Waiting for the words to come
-page simply stares back.

Copyright 2009

One Single Impression: Word
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8 comments:

  1. SandyCarlsonApril 26, 2009 at 7:15 AM

    The power of a single word. I like the way your poems suggest a desire to connect with a single word. I wonder if the hearers accepted the invitation in silence or not.

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  2. Jacqueline DoveApril 26, 2009 at 7:48 AM

    I enjoyed the eclectic variety here.

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  3. AnonymousApril 26, 2009 at 8:08 AM

    I always enjoy your offerings, Edward. I especially like the tanka, as I have a niece in her second year of college, struggling to keep her A's, and struggling harder still to secure her student loans.

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  4. qualcosa di belloApril 26, 2009 at 11:14 AM

    words, bitter & sweet, concisely said! love the last...hope it doesn't happen anytime soon!

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  5. anthonynorthApril 26, 2009 at 11:50 AM

    A great selection - although to me, the last one would be a real nightmare :-)

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  6. Tumblewords:April 27, 2009 at 1:41 PM

    Love this collection of word-driven short pieces. Valid and valuable.

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  7. spacedlawApril 28, 2009 at 4:03 AM

    That last one feels familiar...

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  8. JimMay 2, 2009 at 4:32 PM

    Hi Edward, I like them all. I identify with some and feel for the others. Blank pages are meant to be filled.
    I'm writing from Honfleur, France, tonight. Tomorrow will be Burges, Belgium. Should be home for OSI reading next week.
    ..

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