Poeticus Interruptus

I have long held the opinion that the amount of noise that anyone can bear undisturbed stands in inverse proportion to his mental capacity... - Arthur Schopenhauer

I’m writing a wonderful poem,

by publishers, sure to be sought

it’s deep, and fraught with great meaning ~

WOOF!

The dog interrupted my thought…

 

OK, so back to my poem ~

it’s bound to be high in its score

the flow of it will be just perfect, and ~

BANG!

There’s a knock at my door…

 

Where was I? Oh yes, my grand poem,

I can already hear critics singing;

I’ll tell you the title, you’ll love it ~

BRRRIINNG!

What now? My cell phone is ringing!

 

This poem will never get written!

A shame ~ it was to be great.

I don’t know what’s the problem ~

I just can’t concentrate! 

Author's Note

The dog really did start this...

Reviews

[ANTO]

OMG - now i really WANT to know what the poem was called that was the intentional piece and not the pooch-inspired one. lol, it sounded magnifique.
Funny work - its funny because its troo
Well written Rita.L

[Rita L. Sev]

Thank you, Anto - alas, many of my meaningful pieces turn into silly bits like this one! :)

[TL Boehm]

This made me giggle. If it isn't external disruptions - its your bladder...wait. That's just me.

[Rita L. Sev]

Ha! No, that's me, too - darn it! Glad to give a giggle!

[SyberRose]

With me its the loud tv...and I have to keep telling my husband...turn it down please haa...annoying...Rose

[Rita L. Sev]

Yes, that happens here, too! Thanks, Rose!

[Isabelle Howard]

"My train of thought derailed. There were no survivors."
I love this!

[Rita L. Sev]

Ha! Thanks!

[Isabelle Howard]

Welcome! Anytime!

[John Lauterbach]

Story of my - what was I saying?

One of my favorite sayings is 'my train of thought derailed.' I know that feeling - dogs hate it when you get in the zone. They can probably smell it, the jerks.

[Rita L. Sev]

She waits for absolute silence, then demands attention with a big, deep, sudden bark. Scares the stuff out of me... :)

[DCT ponderings]

He.he.he. this is how I feel everyday at work. Very clever write.

[Rita L. Sev]

;) Thanks, DCTP! Some days are just noisier than others...

[DCT ponderings]

Must be Philly....I remember it well.

[Rita L. Sev]

Ha! The street noise doesn't disturb as much as the house noise does...

[DCT ponderings]

So true.

[Jack...]

Funny Rita...I think I have been in this spot (pun intended) before. Nice one my friend.

[Rita L. Sev]

Ha! I see what you did there... ;) Thanks, Jack!

[Angel]

I'd write you a raving review
One that would make your heart glow
But the dog is barking and there's someone at the door
Sorry, but I gotta go!

[Rita L. Sev]

Hahaha! Exactly! Thanks, Angel!

[Dr. Wood ?]

true to life

[Rita L. Sev]

Yep. :)

[SteveB]

I am reading this with my Boston Terrier snoring about two feet from my ear. Thank you for a lovely slice of modern life.

[Rita L. Sev]

Thanks, Steve