Wednesday, November 25, 2015

Poetry Is Stupid Comments

Rating: 4.8

“You haven’t been there for two years! ” she complained.
The tapping foot meant she was a live grenade, so I took my time before answering.
She stood in the doorway, one hand on her hip.
She was wearing a lime green dress, and looked like a teapot, ready to boil.
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Brian Mayo
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Mike Smith 02 March 2016

Another work of a beautiful imagination coupled with descriptive wording. Only part I didn't understand was the under the breath cursing over the football game. Anyone who follows the sport simply expects the lions to lose by now... Right?

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Pamela Sinicrope 27 November 2015

I also forgot to mention the title...loved it! It captured my attention and it also emphasized the meaning in the writing.

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Pamela Sinicrope 27 November 2015

Brian, This is GREAT prose! I love the line...she was a live grenade, and [she] looked like a teapot about to boil. You truly captured the emotion of a charged moment leading into a very heated argument. I FELT it! Also, I like the way you introduce the dark side of family dynamics...around the holidays....and how they can affect relationships/marriages. Also, the imaginative part about the man's book getting them 'out of the basement' was fun...it brought HGTV's househunters to mind for me. Relationships are complex and this brief gem...does a great job of conveying that with descriptive imagery and dialogue. Well done!

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Wes Vogler 25 November 2015

Yes but are you assinine enough to be a smoker? 38 years ago for me along with coffee Now it's tea and beer. You do, however have the knack of entertaining so a 9 Even though it isn't a poem

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