Wednesday, September 4, 2013

In A Jam?

Rust -
that flaky, ginger, crust
whose russet tones pierce the heart
even as they start
alarm bells ringing,
cash signs pinging...
"How much for a new  -  ?!!
Whew!"
(You fill in the gap
chaps.)
If part of your car
rusts, better by far
you get it fixed
soon, despite mixed
emotions. The cash drain
will only increase, and you'll gain
nothing by leaving it till another day.
Pay up, grin and bear it.
"Shit!"

Written especially for Poetry Jam
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14 comments:

  1. Brian MillerSeptember 4, 2013 at 11:31 AM

    smiles...you def dont want the rust to build up....had to sand down tractor engine parts last weekend to get rid of it...its not a lot of fun. ha

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  2. MarySeptember 4, 2013 at 12:41 PM

    You're right, Jinksy! Rust is something you really don't want to let go... Also symbolic for other things in life, I think!! No problems improve with age!

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  3. Laurie KolpSeptember 4, 2013 at 12:41 PM

    haha... such a creative take on rust, Jinksy

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  4. Vandana SharmaSeptember 4, 2013 at 1:37 PM

    so let's trust the rust!

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  5. AnonymousSeptember 4, 2013 at 5:19 PM

    Funny poem! I like how you invite us to fill in the gaps. I also like "The cash drain/will only increase, and you'll gain/nothing by leaving it till another day.

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  6. Maude LynnSeptember 4, 2013 at 5:28 PM

    This made me laugh!

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  7. Sumana RoySeptember 4, 2013 at 5:41 PM


    unique take on rust...really enjoyed :)

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  8. PeggySeptember 4, 2013 at 9:29 PM

    Glad to see you around again Jinksy--though I have been kind of off and on myself around the cyberpoetry world of late so maybe it was me....Anyway I enjoyed this--gave me a smile--I am always one who hopes my car will fix itself!

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  9. Susie ClevengerSeptember 5, 2013 at 5:34 AM

    So true...love the humor

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  10. alan1704September 5, 2013 at 8:46 AM

    Excellent, as Neil Young says 'Rust never Sleeps' better fix it when you see it.

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  11. HelenSeptember 5, 2013 at 5:36 PM

    This is a snap, crackle and pop poem ... very nice!!!

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  12. Sherry Blue SkySeptember 5, 2013 at 6:00 PM

    Too late - my car has not only rust, but HOLES! Ack! But it still runs!

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  13. AnonymousSeptember 5, 2013 at 11:32 PM

    best not to leave it too long... indeed - I enjoyed this poem very much

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  14. Susan LindquistSeptember 9, 2013 at 9:14 PM

    Hahaha! Best not leave it too long is right! Good one, Jinksy!

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