I sit staring at the tickets,
My phone beside them.
The TV flashing.
The tape ticks over
(Elvis sings on)
The chairs in the parlor.
I slouch into the sofa
and loosen my tie.
Also: There's a prize for figuring out (explaining) the title.
Hint: There's a clue in the poem.
Copyright © 2008 by Layne Cockcroft
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2 comments:
Hey, I saw you on Lauren's blog and dropped by.
I'm guessing you're referring to "Such A Fool As I"? (I heart Elvis. Mostly.)
Anyways... I'm enjoying your work, keep it up!
The Official Review from my poetry teacher:
The Title: I'm intrigued by it - drawn in.
This poem is so precise (underlined) in its description of impatient waiting. Very economical - no wasted word, and the silence around the lines presses in. Great work.
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