My Tryst With A Parasite Poem by Sandra Martyres
My Tryst With A Parasite
A parasite visited me
And did climb up
My leg gingerly
By the time it reached my knee
I began to feel very uneasy
But there was precious little
That I could do
Seated in a theatre
Attired in a pair
Of slim fit trousers.
Then as the little creature
Wended its way higher up
I avoided a scream and
Did unobtrusively try
To trap it
And keep it wedged
Firmly under my knee
To prevent more discomfort
And just when I did think
That I had achieved the feat
Of cornering the little devil
Under my trouser leg
With my finger nails
I had to quickly concede defeat
It had escaped my clutches
And was back upon my knee
So engrossed was I
In this disturbing activity
That I failed to observe
My curious neighbor
Intently watching me.
Embarrassed and red faced
I requested him to
Focus on the stage play,
And to stop staring at me
And my antics with a flea
To my complete dismay
He dismissed my comment
With a sleight of hand
“Dear lady, ” he said
“I hope you realize
How much I despise
The likes of you who
Come to theatres
And spend their time
Adjusting their clothes”
By this time I had the
Parasite firmly in my grip
“Don’t worry gentleman”
I retorted, “The object
Of my anguish is about
To be destroyed
Then you will be able
To regale your friends
With a comment like
You had paid for one ticket
But were able to watch
Two performances”
Hilarious Sandra. Very good. Once I wrote a poem in Telugu, similar to this, a conversation with a mosquito........a satire........I could relate this poem with mine and also our thoughts, themes very much mingle.
Sandra, All I can say, is “I’m blown away! ” I saw every word you said.. Your dreadful plight In black and white like on old TV.... With actors like WC “Madam, kindly remove your hat” But what I got most from your tale, your special gift to me..... What you did show, and now I know........ Is, “All poems DON”T have to rhyme! ! ” Thank you. Luv Ya, Robert
Loved it Sandra. It really is a scream! I liked your narrative style with crisp lines and the surprise at the bottom! I had ants in my pants at work once, and believe me it can happen! 10 love Karin
Sandra, interesting and very amusing poem. I often wonder why we gain amusement from other peoples discomfort. However the way you handled this situation I thought was excellent, and your poem too. 10++
sandra ma'm...this is such an enjoyable poem...very funny..and your narration was simply impeccable...10 and a fav.
: 0) what a scene you made...you caught eyes...this is an awesome hilarious narrative piece...well done..10/10
'You had paid for one ticket But were able to watch Two performances”'.....................waaaaaaaaa...my gosh, , i smiled...
This is a very interesting piece and enjoyed reading this. I read this twice this morning, and I cannot forget the scene.Really, a hilarious, humorous piece.. A talented poet you are...
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem
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This is a very expressive and even humorous poem, Sandra, and it was a great pleasure to read. I liked your short, crisp lines in it, which were very effective in conveying your tale to the reader. You are a very gifted poet and your work is always a delight to read. Carl.