Rhyme Me A Smile: dream

Thursday, May 23, 2013

A Fly On The Wall Allegory

by Rachel Hoyt

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Fireflies flew out of his mouth

and sparkled around the room.

Lucid eyes stared vacantly south,

hunting for things to consume.

Soft glowing lights made the eyes see

the shelf of sad, empty jars.

Pots growing hands grabbed them quickly,

like they were precious rocks from Mars.

Empty glass jars soon became full

of blinking lights held in jail.

Hands of sass screwed lids tight - heave, pull -

**boom** just turtles in sparkling hail?

It's not safe to be a fly on the wall

or possibly to know secrets at all.

Wednesday, July 27, 2011

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This summer I am vacationing vicariously through the news.

I can't afford to actually go but still love to pick and choose.

After watching the LA Red Bull Soapbox Derby on TV

I wondered what other odd events were out there to see.

Beyond the redneck games and cultural festivals we know,

what other fabulous places have sprung up that I should go?

The first place I discovered which I would like to explore,

is a pinball museum built north of me on the shore.

From there I'd like to fly to see the beer bottle temple.

I think staring at it would be a moment quite special.

I've decided to skip the luxurious Nazi Beach Resort.

Ask why and, "I've got enough bad dreams" will be my retort.

For my grand finale I'd like a week aboard my dream:

a Tropical Island Mega Yacht that's fit for a queen.

So far, they've only actually made a prototype

but I'm sure it's first sail will be worth all the hype.

I hope the boat will take us to an underwater party.

Trying out all of that would make my summer fun hearty!

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