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Riddler
by Chris Sorrenti
He speaks to us in riddles
most romantic, seductive, sublime
some easier to decipher
than others
and though we cheer him on
for his brighter moments
as all riddlers
we soon grow weary of
his underlying calculations
especially when he tantrums
at us not kissing his feet
sorry pal, toe jam
doesn’t make for good marmalade
dare we show this riddler
he’s only a joker?
a shiny but bent card
better left at
the bottom of the deck
© 2010
Revised © 2020
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02/25/2020 Author's Note: Inspired by another poet here at Pathetic.org, who used to get upset when his work wasn’t rated Brilliant. As a result, he stopped posting here a few years back.
Posted on 02/25/2020
Copyright © 2024 Chris Sorrenti
| Member Comments on this Poem |
| Posted by Angela Stevens on 02/25/20 at 08:45 PM This made me smile. Especially the lines 'sorry pal, toe jam
doesn’t make for good marmalade'. I am hyper sensitive so can relate to the subject of the poem but also realise that constructive criticism is great too :) |
| Posted by Kristina Woodhill on 02/25/20 at 08:59 PM Ha! Good one. I was around then so, of course, am curious about the "who." ?? We've had some interesting personalities sail through our waters here, for sure. Thanks, Chris. |
| Posted by Brian Francis on 02/27/20 at 10:24 AM Nicely stated and funny too. Hear tell some like a toe jam marmalade. You should have to keep writing until we figure out who it is. Good work.
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| Posted by Brian Francis on 02/27/20 at 10:25 AM Nicely stated and funny too. Hear tell some like a toe jam marmalade. You should have to keep writing until we figure out who it is. Good work.
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