Home service

[Poeticpiers]

Home Service

In mangrove swamps where crocodiles
can bask half dozing in the sun
The peaceful scene full oft beguiles
some careless creature. Who has done

no harm but simply craves a drink
and not suspicious in the least.
Though they have time to stop and think
quickly become the monsters feast.

A sudden flurry then it’s still
and peace descends upon the scene
The crocodile will have his fill.
As if his meal had never been

so careless as to lose it’s life.
By failing in it’s vigilance
for death and danger here are rife.
You do not get a second chance.

The crocodile well fed will sleep
and dream of future meals to come.
His cost of living is quite cheap
with meals delivered to his home.

26/01/2004 21:21

[Michael]

Piers, there you go again, impeccably making use of enjambment and a surreptitious rhyme scheme. It seems that you’ve gotten that down to a fine art.

“Home service” might also work well in Limericks & Humorous Poetry, especially considering the clever manner in which you end the poem.
Originally posted by Poeticpiers
The crocodile well fed will sleep
and dream of future meals to come.
His cost of living is quite cheap
with meals delivered to his home.
Well written poetry with an appreciated dose of humor. :)