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Our Relationship Would Be Easier If You Could Just Play Nice MAG

January 28, 2009
By Megan Buckner BRONZE, Gilford, New Hampshire
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She emitted a snarl that warned
of her vermilion rage,
and seized the shiny, silver toaster
(my breakfast cookware of choice)
and brandished it above her head
with threats of defenestration.
Oh dear, how will I ever create
exquisite frozen waffle dinners?
In one gnashing breath, she shrieked
and launched a rocket full of profanities
my way while simultaneously dumping
(with excessive grace) my gleaming
toaster into our saltwater aquarium.
Save the fishes!
You’re not listening to me, are you?
No, not really. I know better.
Your words lose all sense of direction
when you are worked up like this, my dear.
Her cyan eyes flashed another warning –
the Doppler radar is forecasting severe storms.
Be prepared for anything, brace yourself.
I attempted to pacify the raging tempest; still
she captured some large wooden spoons
and red rubber spatulas (safe to 450°F)
(among other blameless bystanders to our fight)
and hurled them with unfailing inaccuracy.
With a splashing slap to my face, she snatched
her keys from the counter and with a BANG
stormed from our apartment for the last time.

© Yuki M., Fort Lee, NJ

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kateiscool(obiously) said...
on Oct. 18 2010 at 6:54 pm
its good, tho it doesnt sound personal enough. work on that. it doesnt sound like you actually went thru this. keep up the good work!
WhiteShadows said...
on Oct. 18 2010 at 5:42 pm
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Love your word choice! A very unique approach to a physcotic breakup! Five stars!
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on Oct. 18 2010 at 5:34 pm
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I've been there with many a phsyco ex-girlfriends and you depict the picture well I saw myself in the poem and it made me laugh great job.
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on Oct. 18 2010 at 5:04 pm
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I love this poem! And that's really all I have to say...
babygirl1990 said...
on Oct. 18 2010 at 1:26 pm
where did this take place at and were
kewlguy said...
on Oct. 18 2010 at 11:05 am
its so interesting...!
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on Oct. 18 2010 at 8:30 am
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This poem inspired me to try a new way of writing. Your use of parenthesis is so clever, I had to incorporate into some of mine. (If you're not too busy, I'd really appreciate you commenting on my poem He Loves(?) Me.) Keep writing, you're really good. :)
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This is truly amazing and I love the wide vocabulary you used....It gives it a nice interesting feel to the poem...And I love the humor......5 stars all the way this was utterly amazing :)))

 

P.S. If anyone has the time, Please check out my work :DDD Thankies....

SuicidalDreamer.. PLATINUM said...
on Oct. 4 2010 at 10:41 am
SuicidalDreamer.. PLATINUM, Marshall, Illinois
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Well....If you think about it you were being negative in a way....And they were just simply stating THEIR oppinion sooo....You don't really have the right to take and say anything to them....They saw what you put they added somthing woohoo get over it.....Thats just MY oppinion....
hollypolly:D said...
on Sep. 26 2010 at 7:25 pm
i dont really get it, like, at ALL!!! no offense, tho. and good job.... i guess
Ashley97 BRONZE said...
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I feel pathetic when I compare my writing to yours. I think you deserve an applause.
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wow this is amazing!!
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This was actually really good! I loved the paraenthases () details that you used that we really didnt need to know but that added humor to the story. Nicely Done.
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I really like how you created a scene. I also love your choice of words and the insignificant details that you gave like, "Oh dear, how will I ever create exquisite frozen waffle dinners?" Very best ever :)
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I love this! Great vocabulary and imagery - and I love how you portrayed the guy's sarcastic sense of humor. Awesome job =)
Mortie PLATINUM said...
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that was really good!!!

one of the best!

vballychick:) said...
on Sep. 16 2010 at 1:20 pm
Yes it does. Just read it carefully.
MaddieWo PLATINUM said...
on Sep. 4 2010 at 7:45 pm
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Defenestration = best word ever.
oriink BRONZE said...
on Sep. 4 2010 at 7:40 pm
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correction:

i amor.

<3

i'm sorry.

oriink BRONZE said...
on Sep. 4 2010 at 7:36 pm
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Charming.

Quirky, yet tastefully serious. The ending did it's job and your characters took their bows. tu amoir.

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