“twist of emotion”

Posted on July 6, 2022 by purplepeninportland 
Written for:  The Twiglets #286 - twist of emotion


She strode 
to their spot,
heart happy, eager
to see him.  
She trudged off, 
stomach churning.  
He ended it.


His expression 
unchanged for
years, suddenly
twisted into 
a smile.  Music
recalled.

mewing kitten
stuck in drain pipe, terrified
purrs, licks rescuers


                  Given a power potion
             to perk up his depressed emotions,
             he drank more than prescribed,
                and proceded to glide
        on frozen pond, sans skates, causing commotion.

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About purplepeninportland

I am a freelance poet, born and bred in Brooklyn, New York. I live with my husband, John, and two charming rescue dogs–Marion Miller and Murphy. We spent eight lovely years in Portland, OR, but are now back in New York. My goal is to create and share poetry with others who write, or simply enjoy reading poetry. I hope to touch a nerve in you, and feel your sparks as well.
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5 Responses to “twist of emotion”

  1. sgeoil says:
    July 7, 2022 at 1:46 pm

    Your second poem made me think of my father. Towards the end music always brought a smile, and hopefully some remembrance.

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  2. Jules says:
    July 8, 2022 at 5:10 pm

    Your first reminds me of a time I ‘ended’ it. Though I don’t think the gent was too broken up about it :), the second… Music is always a good thing.

    I think we would all like to express happiness at being resuced! Lucky kitty.

    The punny Limerick is fun to imagine. 😀

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