Sasquatch

He exists...

I thought I saw a Sasquatch

He was strolling down my street

He was very large and hairy,

And he had enormous feet

 

I followed him for fifteen blocks

To get a closer look

With each step of his giant shoes

The concrete pavement shook

 

Finally he turned around;

He knew he had been followed

His dark brown eyes, they pierced my soul;

In fear, I stared and swallowed

 

“Just what is it you want from me,

a lonely, humble yeti?”

I dropped my gaze, I felt such guilt;

I knew my thoughts were petty

 

“I didn’t think that you were real,”

I started to explain

He roared with laughter, “Oh thank God!”

I thought he was insane

 

“I’m used to curiosity,

endured it all my life

I just thought you were spying

for my beast of an ex-wife!”

Author's Note

Ok, well, I thought I saw him... even got a few pictures... but no one believes me.

Reviews

[Angi]

Ha! Love this! I just read it out to my husband and he laughed like mad! The flow is really good. Reminds me of Dr. Wood. Angi~

[Rita L. Sev]

Ha! Thank you, Angi! I don't know which pleases me more - that it made your husband laugh, or that you compared me to Dr. Wood! Both are supremely appreciated! :)

[Dr. Wood ?]

Ha ha....excellent.....We are very similar, you and I

[Rita L. Sev]

Yes, we seem to have the same quirky view of the world... it's a fun way to be, I think! :) I had a feeling you would like this one.

[Angel]

That produced a burst of very un-angelic guffaws, snorts, and giggles!! What a fun read!!
I can't help but wonder...where is the ex-wife? And where does she buy her shoes? LOL...
I do so love your sense of humor, my witty friend!!

[Rita L. Sev]

Ha! Yes, I have the feeling she would be into shoes, too... ;) I changed that last line - she is now his "beast of an ex-wife" - in case people got the idea that she was human... (I really need to get out more...) LOL!

[Angel]

She'd be in high heels, naturally...;D

[Rita L. Sev]

Yes, wedge heels, in fact... ;)

[Angel]

Or mincing about in 9 inch spikes...oh, can't you just see the shoe store sales clerk!!!

[Rita L. Sev]

I really wish I could draw... This would make a hysterical comic book... LOL!

[Angel]

I'm sure there will be a poem about the beastly ex wife...

[Angel]

...and the shoe clerk, of course

[Einstein Noodle]

i do believe i do believe i do believe

[Rita L. Sev]

You certainly would, if you had seen him! :)

[ShelleyA]

Hi Rita. I love your sense of humor and how you tell an amusing story. It made me laugh. Good imagery, flow, rhyme and tone. You're a delightful storyteller. I enjoyed the picture you painted of this "Sasquatch". A fun read. I love the twist in the last stanza. Well penned an a most enjoyable read. Write on!

[Rita L. Sev]

Thank you, Shelley! This one was a lot of fun to write. I did alter the last line - while walking to church today, the phrase "beast of an ex-wife" popped into my head. I figured God was trying to tell me something... :)

[ShelleyA]

You're welcome, Rita. The alteration works. Well done. It's a pleasure to read your poetry.

[The Mutterer]

This is a nice, quirky little poem. I like the twist at the end and it did make me giggle quite a lot. Nice :)

[Rita L. Sev]

Thanks - glad to give a giggle! I changed that last line - she's a "beast of an ex-wife" now. :)

[Samuel Jack]

I guess even fantastical creatures have marrige issues :) funny poem, i wondered where it was going.

Going by your comment at the bottom, I feel like by giving the sasquatch a human problem you are making Him more real for the reader. Or at least declaring your belief in the sasquatch.

Good fun words Rita.

[Rita L. Sev]

Well, I believe that some people believe... and if he exists, he might just have similar problems. :) Thanks, Samuel!

[jacob erin-cilberto]

i believe you....i figure he very likely exists...but people are scared to believe what they can't understand, or what is not normal...

so there will be skepticism....i like the humorous twist in this.

[Rita L. Sev]

Thank you, Jacob. :)

[SteveB]

Well done. I always enjoy your rhyme schemes and meter and there is always a twist at the end which brings a smile.

[Rita L. Sev]

Thanks, Steve! I changed the last line - the ex-wife, I decided, must be beastly... :)

[SteveB]

It is my understanding that most are.

[Rita L. Sev]

LOL! Yes, this was an epiphany I had while walking to church... quite uncharitable, I'm afraid!

[SteveB]

Te absolvo

[Rita L. Sev]

Whew! Thank you, Padre...

[SteveB]

Go and sin no more my child.

[Sharon L.H. Kelly]

We have "Champ", a mysterious sea creature that supposedly swims (usually undetected) in the waters of Lake Champlain. Your writing was whimsical and sweet. Thanks for making me smile. :)

[Rita L. Sev]

:) Thank you, Sharon. I have heard of Champ... maybe he's this guy's drinking buddy... ;) Glad to give a smile!

[Sharon L.H. Kelly]

Anything is possible!