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Laurence Overmire (USA)
Poems by Laurence Overmire : 11 / 402
Adam On The Eve Of Knowing
Adam had just finished his corn flakes
Goat's milk and all
His briefcase was in his hand
Running late
He quick-pecked his wife
Dashed out the door of his cave and into the open air
Whereupon Eve
Knowing quite well it wasn't his birthday
Shouted in alarm
“Adam! You forgot to wear your fig leaf! ”
(Previously published in The Hold, March 2004)
Laurence Overmire
Submitted: Thursday, February 23, 2006
Edited: Friday, April 04, 2008
Poems by Laurence Overmire : 11 / 402
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Hasn't quite finished chewing that mouthful from the apple yet! ? ? Bridging the ages cleverly. Funny and thought provoking authentic poetry.
Hahahahah! ! Very good stuff. Now, if Adam had a job in the 21st century, what do you think it would be? I'll look out for a poem on the subject from you soon!
Hugs
Anna xxx
What an original and novel idea.Adam eating cornflakes running late for work and forgets his fig leaf. Very imaginative of a poem. I really enjoy reading comedic poetry. This is a very, very good poem. Best regards-Mike Gale.
Hehe! The mind boggles! !
Good one, Larry
Sally X