Brace Yourself

I don’t know how to tell you this,

It really is disturbing,

I hope that you’re prepared to hear

this news that’s quite unnerving

 

I was stunned by this great insight

that came clear out of the Blue:

the Center of the Universe called ~

and ~ surprise!  It wasn’t you.

 

 

Author's Note

My sarcastic Muse is awake...

Reviews

[The Nude Writer]

Haha! This is an instant classic! I am so impressed by you and this :)

[Rita L. Sev]

Thanks, Sophie! Not my "sweetest" side, but I have this thought a hundred times a day... :)

[jacob erin-cilberto]

wonderful piece..biting...

i have wanted to say this to many people.

[Rita L. Sev]

I have to bite my tongue on many occasions... Thanks, Jacob!

[The Mutterer]

Another great poem, Rita! I really like it and sarcasm is a vital tool to use

[Rita L. Sev]

Thanks, Mutt! I tend to use sarcasm in my three-dimensional life, but with far less success... :)

[Clockwork]

Well, I have to say that I like your sarcastic muse. You do a great job of building that tone, and I think the rhyme scheme that you have helps out what you are saying in this one. In a way, I could almost see this being left as a voice-mail message on someones answering machine or phone. I like the buildup in the first stanza, and then the last two lines in your second stanza.

[Rita L. Sev]

Thank you, Christian! I like that idea of leaving this as a message... :)

[Clockwork]

You're welcome

[Stella Armour]

haha..love that...can't stop laughing..in my library for sure.

[Rita L. Sev]

:) Glad you liked it!

[Stella Armour]

i might borrow it sometime Rita...lol..it's brilliant

[The Verse: A Poetry Jou..]

I'm glad it was intended to be sarcastic. Are you using a specific rhythm?

[Rita L. Sev]

I went with a common rhyme scheme (abcb); I am not completely satisfied with the flow of the second stanza - especially that second line. I was mainly playing with the silly concept; now I need to give some more thought to the rhythm... :)

[The Verse: A Poetry Journal]

Well I ask because the first line seems to be Iambic.

[The Verse: A Poetry Journal]

and you fall back into that meter constantly.

[Rita L. Sev]

It is my "comfort zone" I guess you could say. I am trying to do some different things, but these still pop out...

[ShelleyA]

Good one Rita. Very clever. Second stanza (last two lines) is an excellent punchline in contrast with the first stanza. Excellent twist. I like the use of suspense in this piece. Great use of irony. Your sarcastic Muse is alive and well, and we got to have a fun read. Write on!

[Rita L. Sev]

Thanks, Shelley! :)

[ShelleyA]

You're welcome Rita. Have a good night!

[Samuel Jack]

Haha, so good. I had to give you that call I'm afraid Rita, that huge ego on top of your head was getting ridiculous! It was flapping about in the wind, and when it rained it would hold water and grow twice the size!

Good words.

[Rita L. Sev]

Ha! I was wondering why I couldn't get my shirt on over my head... Thanks, Samuel! :)

[Ed Hart]

i can't believe you say these things
to those of us in line
i took my number long ago
and thought we'd be just fine

now you say it isn't me
i turn my head in shame
just tell me what i yearn to hear
that i am not the blame

[Rita L. Sev]

Perhaps it wasn't all your fault
I'm sure you tried your best
I had to tell you this harsh truth;
I hope you're not too distressed

[Jack...]

Ouch, that one hurt for sure. Rita, you're swinging the ax with precision. I will now go back into my corner and be quiet. Very cool.

[Rita L. Sev]

LOL! I certainly didn't mean to scare you, Jack :) Thanks!