Thought of spit but featured snot

the craziness just doesn't end

Thought of spit but featured snot

 

Checkered flags and dirty rags

ovals at the speed of pen

Engines roar the second floor

straight as any curve can bend

Laughing gas, or that you pass

fills the room with nostril noise

Pirate ships and salsa dips

spies are at the ready, poised

Poetry, the open sea

romantic, no I think this not

Sniffle, sneeze, if you please

thought of spit but featured snot

Screaming words, have you heard

it’s over man, it's almost done

Tell the truth, bring the proof

quintuplets only add up one

Take your glass, raise it fast

kool-aid on the tables served

Crossing guards disguise the bard

he hit the kids, he never swerved

Headlines bold, the story told

this the fate of evil twins

One was this and one was that

and one was something else again

Hummingbirds forget the words

twisted branches kill the leaves

Smoke filled clouds form the shrouds

flying deadly with disease

Round the track, no looking back

using words to fuel the crime

Hit the spot, collect the snot

we're spitting at the finish line

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Author's Note

Thank you for reading

Reviews

[SyberRose]

Omg...haa that was so funny...nice to be in a silly mood sometimes ha...good one Jack...Rose:)

[Jack...]

Thanks so much Rose. Now you can see why they call me a romantic. :)

[Girl Friday (Sarah W.)]

This had me rolling in the proverbial aisles, my friend. I love the tempo and the meter, and of course the imagery and concept were extremely well done! I love the metaphorical significance of this one!

[Jack...]

Thank you so much Sarah. Just having a little fun with a blind writing exercise.

[s y e]

This made me laugh so much my tummg hurts from all the laughing and my Dads looking at me like im nuts!!! This was hilarious, bud. Ioved it. The picture was icky but perfect for the write.

~ Noodle

[Jack...]

Thank you so much my friend

[Holly Mason]

hey the Hummingbirds smoked a little stuff in their younger days...they think they will remember the words...well maybe but dang they are hungry*)
what word fun boy I had to re-read and it reads with a high pace..like that much
I am glad my girls are older- the vivid spit and snot memories just weren't as bright and I am glad*)
thank you for sharing fine sir

[Jack...]

Thank you so much Holly. Sometimes I have to get this stuff out of me (the poetry and the...)

[Holly Mason]

that pic...do you need some Mucinex or something? kleenex maybe...hand sanitizer...somethin'
hahahahah

[Jack...]

You got any pea soup?

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Jack you are on a roll. This is another inspired piece of writing. No matter you also manage to describe the events that occurred in some detail. Fun and imaginative and Brilliant, just brilliant !

[Jack...]

Thanks so much John.

[Angel]

*peeking timidly around the doorjamb*...
Jack? Is that really you? LOL...this is HILARIOUS!!!!
This is no waltz...This is a crazy whirling dervish, spinning out of control... I'm out of breath just watching...and giggling so hard I just might wet myself, here.
What happened, my romantic friend? Too much time under that moon the other night...
OH, check quickly...you aren't growing hair between your toes, are you?
Fantastic write, my freind, cunningly crafted. But I do have one question...
Where did you get that ridiculous picture???????????????

[Jack...]

It was just a photo I picked. :) Thanks Angel, the moon does have an affect on me.

[Phill Oz O'fee]

I too was intrigued to see what this was all about. Anarchistic humour sprang to mind –but the little grey cells started to work overtime; as it brought back memories of this (childhood) recipe for whipping up some fake snot.

What you need;

Light corn syrup - unflavoured gelatine - measuring cup - water - microwave oven or stove - permission from your family to cook in the kitchen, or family help.

How to make;

Heat 1/2 cup water just until it boils. Remove the heat. Sprinkle in 3 envelopes of unflavoured gelatine. Let it soften a few minutes and stir with a fork. Add enough corn syrup to make 1 cup of thick glop. Stir with the fork and lift out the long strands of gunk. As it cools, you'll need to add more water, spoonful by spoonful.

Then it’s ‘Snotty-time’! (I've just revealed my sad side)

Bravo for humorous prose … bring on the pepper dust for an encore!

[Jack...]

Thanks so much my friend. I might have to write that recipe down.

[Jack...]

I saw the title before coming by today, and it captured my interest, for I was simply wondering, if the word "snot" did had the same meaning in Dutch as it has in English, and I was right. LOL, that made me smile just entering this one, then the picture made me giggle, in a positive way,
For your poem, wow, in your rhythm I taste some ironic anger, (love to see that from you too for a change... LOL) and some annoyance. "Poetry, the open sea romantic, no I think this not Sniffle, sneeze, if you please thought of spit but featured snot " did it totally for me, for you cracking me up with this one my dear friend... A blast, hilarious, and so cleverly written, I can't get enough from it! It's good to have you in the Cafe my friend, on any variety! well done!

- Elisa

[Jack...]

Thanks so much my sweet friend. Yes, indeed, this is not my normal fare...I just have to scream every once in a while, get it out and then go back to love poetry. Thank you so much for finding the humor in my little poem and for gracing my page. I appreciate you.

I like that!!! it's real, honest, and loveble also to see a scream :) for the next episode of love, only can get richer ;) I appreciate you too rich soul!

[Frieda P]

If I could stop laughing long enough to write a review I would indeed tell you this is fookin' hysterical Jack!! That picture blows and I was grossed out by it, but your comical poetry of a rant made up for it, CALL FALLON!!!

[Jack...]

Hey, at least the photo was balck and white and not green. Thanks Frieda, always I look forward to your reviews of my work. When a fantastic poet tells you "good job" that is something to definitely celebrate.

[Frieda P]

You're too kind my dear friend, and by the way I meant to say what my sweet friend Eli said, hahaha, she said it so much better than I ever could, still laughing.....!

LOL, ah I read yours now too love... hahaha

[Frieda P]

I guess snot is universal Lol ;-) hahaha

HAHAHA indeed, You snot, he snot, we snot.... :D it's a snotty world :D

[Frieda P]

Phahaha that's an understatement!! ;-P

[Jack...]

Wow, I have two ultra beautiful women carrying on a conversation on my thread about snot. It doesn't get any better than that.

[Frieda P]

Hahahaha now my cheeks hurt!!

It's snotty good isn't it? we can talk also about food if you like lol...

[Jack...]

Hey, two gorgeous girls like you two can talk about anything you like on my thread. Please make yourself at home. Can I get you anything to drink?

A bloody marry please... :D what about you Frie? a Caipirinha? or some Chianti? LOL, aw jack I won't ruin your whole tread lol, for I'm polite ;)

[Frieda P]

One of each please, it's been a long day!! ;-)

[Jack...]

Please stay as long as you like...mi casa is su casa

Haha, ok... I go with you ;-)

[Jack...]

Coming right up

Gracias signor, same way at mi casa... :) for only good friends though :P

[Frieda P]

I thought you would, you live with gusto!! ;-)

[Jack...]

I knew picking up that penny heads up would be good luck.

Mamma mia, ma anche tu!!! sorella ;-)

[Jack...]

You don't even need to translate that, it sounds beautiful to me.

I guess, you would understand that one, for it's pretty simple, and your brain is intelligent :)

[Frieda P]

Ha you know I can understand it but I can't speak it, I'll go with baci! And throw some Spaghetti Carbonara in the mix! ;-)

[Jack...]

Thank you God.

Great idea, :) I will chop some veggies, onions, garlic, and bacon, eggs, and cream... ah rosemary can't be missed ... sea salt, and some salade... ;-) be back at you in 50 min, (it must be good) when you eat with me Frie ;-)

[Jack...]

(Quick, soft music, where's the damn candles?)

[Frieda P]

Ha forget the bathing suit this weekend! Mangia... ;-)

We need more wine!!!! too haha

[Jack...]

Have you ladies heard my newest romantic poem? Hang on a minute, I'm writing it right now.

I will come by to review for sure... :) aw my cheeks hurt, friends you are amazing!

[Frieda P]

This one better be good Jack!!

[Jack...]

Oh peaceful taste of silent dreams
Take me on thy wings of gold
Field my vision of the seas
Wrapped within thy wondrous fold

Feel my lips, they touch your neck
Warmth, the moisture it does seep
Fragrance on my mouth a’ simmer
In luscious flavor I shall keep

Your lips they beg for but my touch
Pursed in passion’s awesome bliss
To place mine own upon this flesh
And feel your perfect satin kiss

My eyes lie closed as beauty sits
Before my boyish quiet grin
So slightly parted found your lips
I fall to kiss them once again

Give to me your dampened flavor
Run it smooth inside my place
Spill the juices forth my way
Let me taste thy warm embrace

This passion comes of fired brand
Of heat now forming deep inside
Oh come to me my perfect jewel
For you are but my one desire

Lock thy fingers tight with mine
Pull me close to not let go
Press your body oh so fine
Firmly held against mine own

Take my breath, I need it not
As your life I long to share
Lay me back and find the joy
Within this world that we do share

My love shall last a thousand years
More days than we shall view the light
For even in the darkness pure
I never will give up the fight

Yours is but the fire strong
Flames of passion burn my skin
Take me oh I plead of thee
Singe me with sweet love again

Scar my flesh for all to see
Eyes that peer from high above
For this man shall always be
Complete because of your sweet love

Welcome back buddy, for your romantic quill is healed, after all the snotty conversations ;-) always great to read you!

[Frieda P]

NO way you just wrote that now, amazing what two barefoot contessa's can do for a man ;-)

[Jack...]

When inspired by pure beauty a poet can do anything... :)

[Sami Khalil]

"it’s over man, it's almost done

Tell the truth, bring the proof

quintuplets only add up one

Take your glass, raise it fast

kool-aid on the tables served

Crossing guards disguise the bard

he hit the kids, he never swerved

Headlines bold, the story told"
This is awesome fun Jack with so many good laughter lines ...You are creative...:)

[Jack...]

It just splilled from my head Sami, it was all over my desk so I figured I'd better pick it up and post it. Thanks so much for stopping by.

[Sami Khalil]

Good stuff...You are welcome...:)