A tipped cup containing
a drop of coffee lies on the floor
face grimaces
tears fall uncontrollably
temper tantrum ignites
family looks away
bursting with laughter inside
as she throws her cup away
Author notes
33 Words
Prompt: Niggling
A contest entry
- Quick!!! 8 poets...15 minutes...33 words... by islekine.
700 points, ended November 9, 8 entries
Honorable mention
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
I appreciate your comments and applause on my work. However, please do not use my name in your comments due to the contest rules. Thank you very much!
Comments
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This is cute. You did a great job on this. Keep on writing and keep on smiling. Good luck, my friend, in all you do.
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Great poem and example of
niggling AND put into 33 words !
Splendid ! Thank you for sharing ..
Best regards , friend Easy
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Great scene! lol
This is one great contest! thanks for entering!
Best wishes now and always!
Write on and on...
and
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wonderful
oh my what a great picture you painted. Best of luck in the contest
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You've definitely captured the essence of the prompt! Your imagery is really vivid and paints a clear picture for the reader--an admirable feat in 33 words!
good luck in the contest!
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Love your title! Great example of impact reaction to niggling event. Best of luck!
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good for a smile, dear poet
thank you for sharing
best wishes, Zach Estel.
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