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Dragonfly vs. 737
by Madeline PestolesiA dragonfly,
Impressed by the size
Of my airplane,
Buzzes around the wing:
Checking things out.
If I opened the emergency door
And let the dragonfly have the empty seat next to me
Would he know where he was
When we arrived in Portland?
Or would he stay
Hidden in his seat
Desperate to go back to California?
Or would he not care
And go find something to eat?
I hope he doesn't eat
A sausage, egg and cheese biscuit sandwich
Like I got at Wendy's
Because it was disgusting.
Maybe we could be friends
And he could sleep in a kleenex bed
And live on my tv.
He would love Alaska.
While I think all these things
Within a half second
The dragonfly is gone
Taking away my fantasy.
08/14/2003 Posted on 08/14/2003
Copyright © 2024 Madeline Pestolesi
| Member Comments on this Poem |
| Posted by Chris Sorrenti on 08/14/03 at 06:00 PM I really like poems such as this that employ man/animal interaction. Thought provoking piece! |
| Posted by Max Bouillet on 08/14/03 at 10:27 PM Great snapshot of an emotion and thought. Excellent manipulation of verse to convey the scene to the reader. Splendid read. |
| Posted by Charles E Minshall on 11/22/03 at 06:37 AM Fun food for thought Madeline....Charlie |
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