Middle of the night
stagger, step blindly
Grumble, mumble
groan and ouch!
Sandpaper, parched
dry
One eye open
fridge is too bright
thirst needs quenched
Jug of destination
Aaaawww!!!!
Spit, gag
Eeewww!!!
Stamp of disgust
I’d rather tongue rust!
Author notes
Prompt: Expiration Date
A contest entry
- Prompt Contest 10 entries 30 to 40 words by mysticstorm.
475 points, ended October 2, 2008, 9 entries
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
Comments
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Hmmm... next time open the fridge with both eyes open.

Nice to meet you, Gypsie Ink.
summer51

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YUCK! Sour milk is the worse and I have done it a few times in my life...excellent ending...very creative...
thank you for entering!
mystic -
a fantastic take on the promt I to would rather have a tongue rust than sour milk good luck in the contest





