Quite adept
at self-preservation,
the scientist
stumbled upon
a prickly pear,
a little too literally
with face needled
& ass in air
discovered
its viscous sap
gels hair
and edible fruit
intoxicates.
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Poetic Inspiration~
Poetry Jam: Deserts
PU Mid-Week Motif: Science
3WW: adept, edible, viscous
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Exciting News! My poetry book, Upon the Blue Couch (Winter Goose Publishing), has just been released. You can find it at Amazon here.
Ha! Nothing like being absorbed in your work! Fun.
ReplyDeleteI needed the big grin I am wearing after reading about your scientist with his ass in the air;. Hee hee. Congrats on your book, Laurie. Very exciting!
ReplyDeleteYou made me grin at this picture you painted with words. LOL
ReplyDeleteWell this person certainly did discover something he didn't expect! Congrats on your book as well.
ReplyDeleteha! cholla cactus are ubiquitous on local trails. i have a friend who has had several close encounters of the ass kind... ~
ReplyDeletePlayful! I like it!
ReplyDelete... nothing so humbling as a collision with a prickly cactus! LOL! Talk about an 'aha' moment!
ReplyDeletecongratulations on your book Laurie
ReplyDeletethis piece of poetry is utterly charming.
I think he got the needle,this was fun! And very nicely constructed.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Laurie on the new book that is awesome! You have inspired me! :-)
ReplyDeletecongrats on the book... sometimes you have to get through the prickly parts to get to the good stuff...
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun piece! And your title is perfection. By the way, congratulations on your book. How exciting!
ReplyDeleteLooks as though his luck deserted him this time. Great little scenario.
ReplyDeleteThis made me smile and i can image the image you paint. Congrats on the book, it must be exciting.
ReplyDeleteDid he have his head up there too! Poor scientist..funny and quirky story/poem/image - all three! And congratulations too..
ReplyDeleteCongrats for your Book.....great achievement!
ReplyDeletethis poem simply tickling
haha..but no fun moment for the nerd....congrats laurie..
ReplyDeleteReads almost like a nursery rhyme, or a children's story that needs to be illustrated! Well done!
ReplyDeleteWell, now, see this is an educational poem. It's a bit of fictional, facetious, factual, nonfiction. Loved it!
ReplyDeleteAnd congratulations!
ha def a trip i would rather not face
ReplyDeletenot with a prickly pear stuck in it at least....sounds a bit painful...smiles.
Such is the serendipity of art and science. Great job. I will buy your book.
ReplyDeleteThis, too, is intoxicating stuff!
ReplyDeleteHa. Sounds a ittle worrisome! Thanks, Laurie. K.
ReplyDeleteLOL...Superlike...!!!:) Congrats on your book, Laurie!
ReplyDeleteThis made me smile, Laurie.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your book!! Loved this poem, very fun. Made me laugh out loud :-)
ReplyDeleteIt always intrigues me how many responses to the prompt have a common theme. Have a clear vision of the impaled scientist.
ReplyDeleteIt always intrigues me how many responses to the prompt have a common theme. Have a clear vision of the impaled scientist.
ReplyDeleteLove this, LAurie!
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