In heat of summer sun
mischief abounds.
Dares and double dares
as they rise to forbidden risks.
As sun beats down
decisions are made,
with no one around
agreeing to sneak a swim.
Nearest dam on the way home
becomes the focus.
In heightened excitement
they make bold manouevre
for nearest dam.
Skinny dip it must be
as they swing from rope
tied to tree,
daring each other
to make the biggest splash.
Suddenly shotgun rings out,
lads scuttle out, grabbing clothes,
protecting block and tackle.
With trophy held high
they race to safer pastures,
as dog avoids being crushed
under terrified feet.
Author notes
Norman Rockwell Painting
AliceinPoetryLand
In a list
A contest entry
- Picture Prompt #6 Norman Rockwell by RedwingSpirit.
450 points, ended February 11, 2008, 7 entries
Silver trophy winner
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest - Invite For... Silver winners Judged by RedwingSpirit.
475 points, ended April 4, 2008, 17 entries
Honorable mention
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
Comments
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lol this was great thanks for entering again good luck with it hope ya do well
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Excellent
Very creative and well done. Best of luck in the contest.
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Excellent Write!!
Thank you for taking the time to enter this poem into my contest I wish you the best of luck with it
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Wow!!
Ooooooooooooooooooh the shotgun
Holy Moly
Love Your take on the painting
What a story to getting me chuckling
I bet they were running faster than
Forrest Gump
Love this
Thank You for sharing Your Talent also Voice~
Many blessings to You in the contest Sweet Soul
Best wishes too
and much love~ Desire~*~
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hehe this made me laugh gran i love the imagery and the story that your piece displays well done and best of luck
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This made me laugh... the block and tackle
You have done a sensational job of this one, I like the imagery and the story telling in this pice, goodluck in the contest hun
Karen
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Good luck in the contest! This picture made me laugh and the poem was very refreshing to read... it's nice to step back from the typical everyday poetry once in awhile. Well done! (By the way the picture kind of looks like the little boy is stepping on the dog!)
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