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Paula-Marie
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since 1999-10-31
Posts 9
Durham, England

0 posted 1999-10-31 04:12 PM


It was steaming when I left it
was the spoon left in or out
Im sure Ive never dreamt it
now honey please don't pout
Can't you see that mommie's busy
with the washing and the chores
cold coffee consolation is the prize
I wish was yours

How come the household fairy
never visits any more
and the fires always out my dear
when you come thru the door
if the dinners cold then take a pew
coz Im on the case for sure
cold coffee consolation
is the hiding to the cure

(2nd offering...I have piles of the stuff here waiting to burn)




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hoot_owl_rn
Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750
Glen Hope, PA USA
1 posted 1999-10-31 06:50 PM


I like the uniqueness of this particular piece. The only line that didn't work for me was the final one. As strong as this poem is, I think the word choice on the final line could have been a bit different to give it more impact.
Ruth

Paula-Marie
New Member
since 1999-10-31
Posts 9
Durham, England
2 posted 1999-11-01 01:17 PM


Thanks Ruth.
Any suggestions on how to finish this?

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hoot_owl_rn
Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750
Glen Hope, PA USA
3 posted 1999-11-01 08:53 PM


Paula...here's just a suggestion. You will notice I tightened up the meter just a bit too:

It was steaming when I left it
was the spoon left in or out
I'm sure that I have never dreamt it
now honey child please don't pout
Can't you see that mommie's busy
with the washing and the chores
this cold coffee consolation
is the prize I wish was yours

Tell me why the household fairy
never visits any more
and the fires always out dear
when you come thru that door
seems no matter how I try
I can not seem to please
and coffee cold, just like your love,
does nothing to appease



[This message has been edited by hoot_owl_rn (edited 11-02-1999).]

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