Breaking Carpet Sweepers

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Kady Birdwhistle
I hope breaking the carpet sweeper was worth it
After the hours spent using it
The time put into spring cleaning
The time put into the non-packrat mentality

I know you do not like me know that is plain to see
Scaring the cat is inexcusable and I don't
Know if I can forgive it this time and time and time
Talking of Buddah won't help your temper

Because it flares
And it is burns the air
With its fiery blue musk

I hope breaking the carpet sweeper was worth it
And it made you feel like a man's man
One who loves to yell and drink beer
To scare the cat and terrorize me

I know that you don't like me and I know it is plain
Written upon the furrowed brows
Your anger shines through always waxing
The silvery moon could show in the daytime

Because your anger is so BRIGHT
It flares
And it burns in the air
With its fiery blue

And I can't see you

Published by Kady Birdwhistle

I am a woman seeking to learn more about different writing communities while pursuing my college education. I am currently obsessed with freelance writing, Charlaine Harris (author), yoga,Christianity, Hindu...  View profile

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  • Another reader5/18/2008

    I read this one in the newsletter on www.poetrally.info

  • Chelle5/17/2008

    I've broken quite a lot of sweepers! I like the last two lines of this - very true!

  • ILAKKUVANAR MARAIMALAI5/15/2008

    Wonderful.

  • Christine Bruness5/15/2008

    Kady, oh, Kady...are we to take this literally? Is everything all right between you and Tony? Intense.

  • PenPress5/14/2008

    hope things are well with you and Tony ........................................

  • Lisa Riggs5/13/2008

    Very powerful poem~I hope things are ok with you.

  • mimpi5/13/2008

    your rage could be so poetic! I wish you luck to deal with things.

  • Louisa3645/12/2008

    aww Kady ;(

  • Coffee Mugg5/12/2008

    A carpet sweeper can be fixed or relaced ........ repairing a broken heart is a much bigger job ....... good luck to you both .......... Good Job Miss Kady ken

  • Harold Sink5/12/2008

    Use the other one with the long handle, and the catcher that usually goes with it but bought separately. - broom and dustpan

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