An Oversight

Cherry

By luigi_pagano

Thu, 06 Oct 2022
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This morning,
as I comfortably lay
in bed, I heard
on the radio
that today was
National Poetry Day.

I immediately cried
in anguish, asking
Why, Why, Why,
nobody had warned me
that this special date
was nigh?

It was too late;
I wasn't prepared.
I wracked my brain
to come up with
some decent verse:
but all in vain.

I was tempted 
to blame the Muse;
claim that her mood
had been perverse.
But knew this excuse
is a blatant lie.

That is why
I shall eat humble pie
and admit I'm lazy.
Of late, I fear,
I can't engage
my brain into gear.

 

© Luigi Pagano 2022

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Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

I never knew it was National Poetry Day either, so you're not alone Luigi. I think it's great how you put this clever poem together in such a short time. Good on you. wink

Jenny. xx

 

Submitted by luigi_pagano on

I looked it up and learned that it falls on the first Thursday of the month of October. I made a note in the hope that I'll remember it in the future. Pleased you like this little effort of mine, Jenny. Many thanks to you and to the kind donor of the cherries.

Luigi xx

 

Submitted by Insertponceyfre... on

First I heard of it too Luigi, but I think your brain was definitely in gear to present such a lovely poem, so no need for the humble pie, and congratulations on the well earned cherry!

 

Submitted by luigi_pagano on

I am delighted to read your appreciative words which have restored my piece of mind, Claudine. Many thanks.

Luigi x

 

Submitted by luigi_pagano on

I concur, JP, a marvellous idea.

Best, Luigi