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How do poets say goodnight?
by Steve MichaelsHow do poets say "goodnight"
How does a poet say goodnight when
God jumps up and blows out the night?
does a poet stand on his chair and wail
swaying to the beat of a frothy ale?
Does a poet stomp his feet on the floor
rapping out beats Ginsburg beat before?
Does a poet throw his keyboard at flinching wife
demanding his whiskey and wrist-cutting knife?
Does a poet writhe and wriggle through vomit
agony-laden with words he's lost touch with?
No, a poet does not make more scenes than
he's bought
doesn't stoop to the pity vote
in lieu of harvesting words to emote
A poet stands with his head held high
arms extended to those he loves
says goodnight wishes with
kisses and hugs
then trudges stoically up goodnight stairs
to the top
to the top
of newborn nightmare
and waxes his forehead
to increase the shine
as he surges toward intersection line
adieu
adieu
it's now night-night time. 05/05/2011 Author's Note: Old stuff
Posted on 05/06/2011
Copyright © 2024 Steve Michaels
| Member Comments on this Poem |
| Posted by Mo Couts on 07/19/11 at 02:56 AM Oldie but goodie! |
| Posted by Tony Whitaker on 05/22/14 at 08:45 PM This is the first piece I have read of your work. Very clever, no forced rhyme, neat alliteration and a theme to force another read of this beauty. You did well Master Michaels. You did very well indeed! |
| Posted by Kristina Woodhill on 05/23/14 at 02:59 PM How refreshingly interesting, amusing, vividly visual - poke a poet and see what you get. Thanks for this. |
| Posted by George Hoerner on 05/25/14 at 12:45 PM A very nice write!! |
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