There is a thin line between adorable and annoying
Watching a young child standing in front of his mother
Hands raised to be picked up in line at the bank
While she sorts through her purse to find her deposit.
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There is a thin line between adorable and disgusting
Getting sloppy kisses from the floppy eared puppy
That stole you heart in the Walmart parking lot
Before you knew of his appetite for fresh cat shit.
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There is a thin line between adorable and unsettling
Knowing that the bald mouse pups in the pet store
Are about half as likely to grow into adult mice
As they are to be frozen alive for use as snake food.
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I wrote this poem in response to the Wea’ve Written Weekly prompt on Skeptics Kaddish. This week’s prompt poem is “Manilla” by Michelle Navajas. If you would like to read the poem or participate in the prompt visit the post here: https://skepticskaddish.com/2022/07/20/w3-prompt-12-weave-written-weekly/
Love the 2nd and 3rd stanzas. So skillfully crafted
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This made me smile..i adore how you use a bit humor i this piece..and the repetition of the opening line in each stanza work so well.
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Thank you. 😀
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Well done! Raw, refreshing, and very real poetry.
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Thank you. 😀
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Great stuff here. The comparisons are spot on; my reaction to each one was exactly what you intended. Excellent write!
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Thank you. That’s so nice of you to say! 😀
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Very honest and entertaining! Your comparisons are so relatable.
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Thank you. 😀
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And in life we all walk that thin line! Well played!
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Thank you. 😀
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This poem embodies excellence, Richard.
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Thank you. I had to go through several different concepts before I found one that I liked. I am glad you like it too. 😀
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Hehe! I agree wholeheartedly.
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Thank you for the comment. 😀
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Richard,
Our beloved A. J. Wilson’s is hosting our W3 prompt this week – here’s the link!
❤
David
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