Laugh at Terrible Things

Cherry

By Bee

Mon, 24 Feb 2014
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28 comments
 

I sometimes sat with Steve in his restful room
with the sun streaming in, trimming the edges of his dog,
encircling her in a holy halo, and playing gently
on Steve's features, softening the contours
in a water-colour wash of the face. 

I sometimes sat with Steve and laughed at terrible things
that in polite company would have made us feel guilty
for the flippant lack of sensitivity - but laughter is free
and there wasn't much else either of us could afford.

I sometimes sat with Steve and said nothing,
both of us quiet in our lazy lack of get up and go.
Then too quickly it was time to leave,
and that is what I did -
I got up to go.

I sometimes sat with Steve, and his dog was pleased
when I stood up to put on my coat.
Then I'd kiss Steve's cheek, and for one whole week
we wouldn't speak, saying nothing at all.

Then he'd open the door and I'd be there again
for a hug and the tea, and the dog was displeased,
but she'd know -
I sometimes sat with Steve - then I'd leave,
and she'd be glad to see me go.

Certificate U
Poem
Autobiography

Comments

Submitted by MJG on

That's a lovely gentle poem that intrigues as it pulls you in. Well done. 

 

Submitted by Bee on

Thank you, MJG, for your lovely words which are very much appreciated.

Bee

Submitted by Silver Spun Sand on

Bee - this is wonderful.  A true gem, as Stan says.

Tina

 

Submitted by Bee on

Tina, thank you so much. I'm always really grateful for your support.

Bee

Submitted by Bee on

Thank you, ?, for cherries - that's made my day!

Bee

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

A great story within this poem Bee...very much enjoyed reading.

Congrats on the well deserved cherries by the way.

Jenny.

 

Submitted by Bee on

Thank you very much, Jenny.

Bee

Submitted by Canonette on

This is beautiful.  I feel like I know Steve and his dog, just through a handful of perfectly chosen words.

 

Submitted by Bee on

Thank you, Canonette, for your kind and thoughtful words.

Bee

Submitted by jeand on

Hi Bee,

Steve's dog might have been glad to see you leave - so she could have him to himself, but the fact she knew that it was temporary was a nice touch.

Jean

Jean Day

Submitted by Bee on

Thanks, Jean. She really did want him all to herself.

Bee

Submitted by Ray Schaufeld on

'I sometimes sat with Steve and laughed at terrible things' Bee, this is a very loving poem      Elsie

Submitted by Bee on

Yes, it is a loving poem. Thank you so much for reading it, Elsie. 

Bee

Submitted by jolono on

Loved this Bee. Humour, warmth, delicious words. What more could we ask for...

 

Submitted by Bee on

That's funny - I just read and commented on your new poem, which is brilliant, by the way. Thank you, jolono, for your lovely comments on this. Really glad you liked it.

Bee

Submitted by celticman on

yeh, shucks, sweet.

 

Submitted by Bee on

Thanks, CM.

Bee

Submitted by hudsonmoon on

Loved this, Bee. So damned delightful. Excellent.

Rich

 

Submitted by Bee on

I'm really pleased you liked, Rich. Your comment means so much.

Bee

Submitted by luigi_pagano on

This is absolutely fantastic, Bee. I feel jealous and wish I had written it. Thanks to you for sharing it with us and to Stan for having brought it to our attention.

Luigi

 

Submitted by Bee on

Thanks Luigi. You've made me smile.

Bee

Submitted by Denzella on

Bee, you have done it again.  You have created something lovely for us all to enjoy and done it with gentle humour.  Loved the structure too especially how you have positioned the third and the last stanza.

A really enjoyable read that encourages us all to smile.

Moya

 

Submitted by Bee on

Moya, such lovely words. I'm happy that you enjoyed it so much, and that you took the time to tell me.

Thank you.

Bee

Submitted by Starfish Girl on

This is lovely, and there seems so much going on behind its simplicity.

Submitted by Bee on

Thank you, Starfish Girl.

Bee

Submitted by VeraClark on

Late coming to this, Bee. It's a heart warmer with a softness that gives out a fuzzy glow and all down to your well hand-picked words.

 

Submitted by Bee on

Thanks, Vera. 

Bee

Submitted by Bee on

Thank you, Paul. It means so much to me that you liked it.

Bee