3rd Annual Poetry Challenge, #5

Ahhh, a day off, and it takes me this long to get to the poem of the day? Well, better a tiny bit later in the day than making all you petry fans wait for a double-up tomorrow, right? After all, I know how much you all look forward to my daily dose of drivel! Some encouraging comments thus far, and for them, I thank you all!

Ladders

So tricky-

reaching out away from the body
both hands needed
the saw moves unsteadily,

back and forth
the blade cutting through the branch
back and forth.

It nears the end and I know the
branch is about to give way.

My perch still secure for a moment longer,

what if it kicks?

I hope no children are watching this.
Do as I say, not as I do.

Always use two hands on the ladder.
Never lean out.
Never turn around backwards.
Never use a saw this way.
Never.

Never.

Never.

I reach and cut the next branch.

Leaning out away from the safety of the rungs.

Thanks for reading,

The Fat Kid