Poor Fly

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Growing up in the country, I saw how important it was to have good neighbors and friends. In this poem, the old lady has a problem and the old guy comes along to rescue her from a bothersome fly. In return for his heroic deed, she invites him in, no doubt, for a slice of pie. A simple act of caring, meant so much then and should now as well. Though, today, we must safeguard ourselves, unlike then. I can't help but to sometimes long for the days when neighbors felt honored to lend each other a helping hand . Then it was considered a proper and most fitting thing to do.

Poor Fly

i saw an old guy -

looking around outside -

just like a spy -

peering into the sky -

with beady brown eyes -

that matched dad's ties -

that i would not buy -

but i would that pie -

that the old lady tried -

to keep from the fly -

that constantly went by -

angering her to cry -

which I wondered why -

then saw the old guy -

swatting the fly -

she stops and sighs -

for the poor fly dies -

then she yells - OH MY -

and they went inside -



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SILKYTWEED commented on Poor Fly

07-10-2010

This is really cute...seemed to be crafted from a warmhearted, lively spirit...thanks for sharing!

paula commented on Poor Fly

06-20-2010

I thought this was so cute. If you can't tell I'm country through and through just like you.

WordSlinger commented on Poor Fly

04-24-2010

lol, when I was nine my great, great granny, had this habbit, it was cool, it kept her out of the house, lmao, loved this, ty WS,

cmlestrade commented on Poor Fly

03-03-2010

Cute. My grandmother use to cool pies on the window sill. Never understood why we didn't like our pies hot. Brought back many pleasant memories.

RPT40 commented on Poor Fly

02-06-2010

This really brought a smile to my face. Your commentary reminded me of a line from a song- "You know the good ole days weren't always good, and tomorrow ain't as bad as it seems" - I enjoyed this a lot. Great job.

When power leads man towards arrogance, poetry reminds him of his limitations. When power narrows the area of man's concern, poetry reminds him of the richness and diversity of existence. When power corrupts, poetry cleanses.

John F. Kennedy (1917-1963) Thirty-fifth President of the USA

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