Iced Tea

by N J Thornton   May 18, 2006


Procrastinator, Procrastinator,
where are you now?
Procrastinator,
why leave me in the woods
until later?

You left a white thumbprint
on my neck as
I felt you curse to lift
me above the city
in scrutiny...
I shook in belief and
misfortune; but squinting -
I saw your stylish heels
pace away; exit,
and I finished my iced tea.

And I finished my iced tea,
as I do everyday, without
a drop being spilt.
Certainly, Procrastinators of
intimidating cities are worth
more than an iced tea lady
of the woods.
Unless it's completion
of a promise -
then I'll ask your shoe size...

Procrastinator -
almost tempted to devour
the lady in the woods.
But leaving her cowering
from an extinct beast.

**This is about bullying in society. Especially in the work place/ school when the bullies threaten bad deeds but never actually carry them out. It's quite metaphorical too, so don''t take it too literally.

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  • 18 years ago

    by HansRik

    As always your poetry is very mature and it deals with sensitive issues. Your use of diction and imagery is fanastic. The structure was completely original and the development was unique, like nothing I have read before elsewhere.

    You never cease to impress me with your amzing poetry. You are truly talented. Bravo!

  • 18 years ago

    by a broken smile with a broken heart is a poets life

    It was kind of confusing but then i got the hang of it keep writing and please try to make it more clear so readers can understand it better.
    trusty*

  • 18 years ago

    by Andrea

    Unique and interesting. i like the metaphors used, excellent writing and talent is shown.

    5.5

  • 18 years ago

    by Meggie33

    Okay, differnt than im used to, but still once again, im completely speechless... i have no words to speak... u are amazing as i told you before... i really love your work..

    **meggie**

  • 18 years ago

    by Darien

    Yeah, this is quite metaphorical. It's a good thing I'm good at that stuff. I wouldn't be able to explain myself without them. This was really good, and I can definitely understand what's going on. Very good use of words and the metaphors were great. Keep it up :)

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