LJ Idol, Prompt 15: “Lalochezia”

[roina_arwen]

Cracking my toe on the iron table leg, I
Utter blasphemous words, loudly,
Releasing my agony and frustration.
Shit, why wasn’t I more careful?
Everything is flooded in red, as pain
Suffuses all colors and thought patterns.

Frak, fuck, phooey, and fiddlesticks -
One word works as well as another,
If said with the proper tone and emphasis.
Lo, I hadn’t planned on using any of these
Euphemisms today, but when injury strikes,
Damn those uncultured phrases all to hell!

As I stretch out on the sofa, my toe throbs angrily.
Groaning, my orange cat decides I’m ripe for pouncing.
Argh. It’s not her fault I’m in such a tender state.
I wince, take a deep breath, and pet her gently.
Not knowing about my toe, she blankets me with purrs.

Comments

[bleodswean]

THIS IS AN EXCELLENT ACROSTIC!!! And just a delightful response to the prompt. Brava!

[roina_arwen]

Thank you so much! Once I decided on my acrostic phrase, it mostly flowed right out. I’m glad you liked it!

(Note: no toes were harmed in the writing of this entry.)

[marlawentmad]

I like your clever structure for this prompt! I am glad to know the cat is real, but the injury is not.

[roina_arwen]

I’m glad you enjoyed this - thanks for reading!

[erulissedances]

That's VERY clever and very well done.

- Erulisse (one L)

[roina_arwen]

Thank you so much!

[banana_galaxy]

I am also impressed at the cleverness! It all flows so well.

[roina_arwen]

Thank you very much - I’m glad you like it!

[alycewilson]

Good kitty! This was fun. I like acrostic poems.

[roina_arwen]

I’m glad you like it - thanks for reading!

[ofearthandstars]

Lol! I love your acrostic phrase, and though I'm glad no actual toes were harmed, this captures the intensity quite well.

[roina_arwen]

Yay - I’m glad the intensity came across. Thanks for reading!

[swirlsofpurple]

This is very amusing

[roina_arwen]

Thank you!

[drippedonpaper]

For all the incidents, big and small, that inspire profanity, there is nothing like the pain of a stubbed toe. Very clever!

Is the cat fictional? :)

[roina_arwen]

The cat is real, her name is Amelia. Thanks for reading!

[d0gs.livejournal.com]

Such a clever and creative take on the prompt! I especially love the last lines about the orange cat. Pets are so comforting <3

[roina_arwen]

Pets are amazing - they seem to just instinctively know when you need them. Thanks for reading!

[mollywheezy]

I've always loved acrostic poems and this was an excellent example! :)

[roina_arwen]

Thank you kindly! I’m glad you like it!

[dadi]

Great use of the prompt! And my orange cat too always manage to pounce on the most painful places :D

[roina_arwen]

Cats just seem to KNOW! Thanks for reading!