That Time in the Cycle

Another poem from my Creative Writing class. This one had to be overstatement/understatement; I chose overstatement. Hope you enjoy. Jesus loves you <3 :)

The agonizing pain

Turns her into a monster.

Her muscles expand exponentially.

She rips through the fabric

Of her jeans and tee.

Like a woman in labor,

Hideous are her screams.

She goes on a rampage;

The terror spreads like a virus.

No one is safe from this creature’s wrath.

The men watch their words carefully;

Whatever they say could be their last.

It depends on the monster’s mood.

Her moods change like Carolina weather.

She destroys everything in her path.

Her victims are everyone around her.

Her cries pierce through the still air.

Wolves and coyotes howl in response.

She stays in this state for about a week,

Then humanizes on the seventh day’s dawn.

This continues twelve times a year,

But this is more than a mere trifle.

So take heed to this final warning:

Beware the female on her cycle.

Author's Note

Constructive criticism, please. I'm always looking for ways to improve my writing.

Reviews

[ScarletButterfly]

I like this one. The comparison of her mood to Carolina weather, the wolves howling back at her, and how men watch their word because they could be the last things they say. And how she is basically a monster. It's funny, too. I like the warning, too.

[Shiika]

Thanks. This was one of a set of four that I had to write for class one day. Two were depressing, and one was creepy. I was just like, "Wow...these are really depressing...let me make a funny one."

[ScarletButterfly]

I like making lighthearted ones from time to time. Most tend to be really serious though. Even the uplifting ones. So it's refreshing to read humor from others.

[Shiika]

Yea same here. Most of my poetry is dark/depressing, but there are a few lighthearted/encouraging ones. I'll see about posting some more soon

[Whiterose]

I like how this poem is a lot more lighthearted than your other works. Its cute and I can see me citing it the next time I'm on my period: "Beware the female on her cycle."

[Shiika]

Lol that would be awesome if you cited that line. But thank you nonetheless