Scombroid Paradise
You called yourself captain.
You dreamt of a New Land, Vast riches, and Fame,
and we swam alongside your vessel for ten thousand miles.
Promises were broken.
Delayed gratification
never rectified.
Eggs placed in the basket
decayed the fruit,
so, you served up fish instead.
and I ate it all.
Some are still eating.
Now I’m sick to my stomach
treading an uncharted sea
wondering if I’ll find land before you do
or before I die.
either way, I’m swimming North.
©2024 Chris Sadhill
Someplace Special
I took my friend
out for the night
She said, "where?
are we going????"
I sighed...
it's a surprise,
and covered her eyes
as we got in the car
at dusk it looked
like a limo alright
all sleek
long and dark
with tinted windows
and sheared curtains
drawn
as four wheels gave
a squeal of delight,
soon we arrived!
She leaned heavily
on my left shoulder
tipsy and wobbly kneed
We could hear closer
the sharpening of knives
First thought was
"a Hibachi!
Righttt?!"
there was even some
music to sashay to
for old fogies like us
Her eyes popped open
at the touch of the sheets
Nuh uh! closing them tight
"a hotel!!? really kinda
quick dontchya think?"
The fella handed me
a tag for the bag
and I gave a brisk
doubtful wave
and a parting kiss
to her supine face
"are we taking
a trip?"
I tried to keep it light
and then not to cry...
"oh the honeymoon
is over?"
not quite...
click click of metal on metal
on the cold doorknob, no!
"I'll see you maybe.. later?"
on the other side...
10.09.2023
(The Walls Keep Quiet) the Morgue challenge @ChrisSadhill
My not-so-first first post
Hey y'all!
So, funny story
I had to make a new account. .
Okay not so funny
But it's a thing I do often because I forget stuff
my other account is still up here so don't worry!
I won't repost anything from that account since it's already out and stuff.
But ye, tis I! Avian
Returning from the shadows
Missed you all!
See you in the next one (which is coming soon!)
-A.E.T.