20 Questions: A Confessional Poetry Challenge

what vacation accident have I missed something?

I Chicago, on my vacation.
My son and I were on a lakefront Segway tour and we both had it mastered. Unfortunately, another one or two in our group didn't have it figured out. The woman knew that, so went slow, but the guy didn't. Hehit me from behind and I was the one to go flying. They wanted to take me to the hospital, but I knew that would mess up the rest of our trip, so we continued our vacation activities. Lots of OTC pain meds (now have some better stuff from doctor here). Still have headaches, sore ribs and wrist that seems a bit sprained. Slowing me down a bit, and going to bed much earlier these days - less time for poetry on the side.
 
I Chicago, on my vacation.
My son and I were on a lakefront Segway tour and we both had it mastered. Unfortunately, another one or two in our group didn't have it figured out. The woman knew that, so went slow, but the guy didn't. Hehit me from behind and I was the one to go flying. They wanted to take me to the hospital, but I knew that would mess up the rest of our trip, so we continued our vacation activities. Lots of OTC pain meds (now have some better stuff from doctor here). Still have headaches, sore ribs and wrist that seems a bit sprained. Slowing me down a bit, and going to bed much earlier these days - less time for poetry on the side.

Ohhhh what bad luck! Can't you claim anything on holiday insurance? Although I suppose that could come under dangerous sports!
 
Ohhhh what bad luck! Can't you claim anything on holiday insurance? Although I suppose that could come under dangerous sports!

We had insurance against concallations etc., but since we didn't miss anything...
And had to sign waivers before doing the Segway tour.
 
I always wanted to do the Cresta run but they only let men do that anyway ........ very sexist
 
Premature Question: What about baby poop?


baby poop -
a surprise shoots down my leg
bitumen stains

Question 1: Whats the closest thing to you that's red?

under a red roof
three mice go about their business
sorority girls
 
what do i fear.death of a child...
where have the smiles gone...
the laughter outside the window....no longer there.....
the tears flow now.......missing you...
you always had time......when we fished....
that spots empty now.....missing you....
walking the dogs...sharing a story.....
silence now....missing you......
rooms are so empty.....where have you gone....
i miss you.......
 
what do i fear.death of a child...
where have the smiles gone...
the laughter outside the window....no longer there.....
the tears flow now.......missing you...
you always had time......when we fished....
that spots empty now.....missing you....
walking the dogs...sharing a story.....
silence now....missing you......
rooms are so empty.....where have you gone....
i miss you.......

pleeeeeeeeeease lose all those ellipses! This reads like a list of song titles and I think we get the gist of 'Missing you' the first time it doesn't need to go in anymore!
 
Question #2: Given the chance to go back again, would you still kiss the first person you kissed?


my long beloved
something long awaited
never regretted
 
QUESTION #3: Have you ever prayed?

the great Goddess
I pray for her guidance
by visiting her realm
 
Question #4: When was the first* time you saw your mother** cry?

inside the fridge
there is nothing to warm you
an empty heart

Explanation: My mother is pretty cold. I have never seen her cry. I cried like a baby when her second husband died. Not a tear from her.
 
Question #4: When was the first* time you saw your mother** cry?

inside the fridge
there is nothing to warm you
an empty heart

Explanation: My mother is pretty cold. I have never seen her cry. I cried like a baby when her second husband died. Not a tear from her.

My mother used tears as a weapon
 
My mother used tears as a weapon

Her mother did too. I only cry out of severe pain or utter despair myself.

My mum is not the warmest person. Never hugs us. My sister and I cannot understand stand her at all, less since we've had kids ourselves.
 
There's really only one thing which makes me cry or come close.
After close to 40 years, and more than 25 with my wife, it shouldn't - but it does.
 
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Question #5: Where was your face before you washed it this morning?

beautiful sandpaper
I forget where I am
his lips are so soft
 
Question #6 Explain the circumstances surrounding the last time you genuinely laughed at yourself

unsorted files
when I could not find the idea
I laughed at my work
 
sounds like the inside of my head!

It was this uni assignment and I did the stupidest thing. i failed to take into account a theory that I had just been explaining to my husband the day before. D'oh. I got so bitchslapped by my tutor.
 
Question #7: Do you believe in ghosts*?

missed his bus stop
sometimes the journey ends
but not where we expect
 
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Questions so far:
Premature Question: What about baby poop?
Question 1: Whats the closest thing to you that's red?

my dick head
Question #2: Given the chance to go back again, would you still kiss the first person you kissed?
yes
QUESTION #3: Have you ever prayed?
yes this moning
Question #4: When was the first* time you saw your mother** cry?
donno
Question #5: Where was your face before you washed it this morning?
on my pillow
Question #6 Explain the circumstances surrounding the last time you genuinely laughed at yourself.
with my close friend
Question #7: Do you believe in ghosts*?
no
Question #8: What makes you look twice at another person?
he eyes
Question #9: Who* was hanging on your wall as a child**?
gods & goddesses
Question #10 I wanna know: "Have you ever seen the rain comin' down on a summer day?"
yes
Question #11: How was it the first time you were naked in front of others outside your immediate family?
kinda embarrasing
Question #12: Have you ever won a prize based purely on chance?
no
Question #13: Is a dozen usually enough?
yup
Question #14: If you could rename yourself, what possible names would you choose?
david
Question #15: What color is your crayon?
blue
Question #17: Why do birds suddenly appear, every time you are near?
donno
Why do stars fall out of the sky, every time you walk by?
Why do fools fall in love?
Question #18 Tell me, why did you lie?
i didn't honest
Question #16: What happened to 16?
went to 17
Question #19: If you could have dinner with any 1-3 people (living or not) who would you invite?
mahatma gandhi, george bush senior, golda mier
 
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