Never skip breakfast…

Posted on September 6, 2011 by Andrew Kreider
 (a villanelle)

How many animals are there
Teeming before my hungry eyes?
By this point, I don’t even care.

Just cause I’m single, it’s not fair
To choose me. Don’t you realize
How many animals are THERE?

All I’ve done, all day, is to stare,
Then name each beast. I can’t disguise
By this point I don’t care

If the names make sense. I might dare
To skip some! Tell me, O Most-Wise:
How many animals are there

That I can grill medium-rare?
Names can wait! Just serve ‘em with fries.
By this point I don’t even care.

There’s only so much I can bear
Before I start to fantasize.
How many animals are there?
By this point I don’t even care.

To share with friends over at the marvelous dVerse Poets Pub.

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About Andrew Kreider

I'm a poet and musician,transplanted from London, England to beautiful northern Indiana. By day I am a stay-at-home dad with our three kids while my amazingly talented spouse conquers medical school one long shift at a time. At night, I'm a performer and trouble-maker. I love my life.

13 responses »

  1. Jo Bryant | September 6, 2011 at 11:22 pm

    Well done with this form of poetry

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  2. Heaven | September 6, 2011 at 11:49 pm

    Nice poetry form… I enjoyed your fun write today.

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  3. Mark Kerstetter | September 7, 2011 at 12:09 am

    Is your name Adam? Yes! (just saw the label). Really fun poem.

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  4. lkkolp | September 7, 2011 at 12:27 am

    Love this villanelle, Adam.~laurie

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  5. Sheila Moore | September 7, 2011 at 2:54 am

    great bit a humor to this one. the villanelle is a fun form for me.

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  6. Pat Hatt | September 7, 2011 at 2:55 am

    haha fun pic and poem, nicely done!

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  7. Brian Miller | September 7, 2011 at 3:25 am

    hahaha i can so see adam feeling this way after so many animals…fun play…

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  8. hedgewitch | September 7, 2011 at 4:01 pm

    One of the most unique and creative uses of the villanelle form I've read–I always associate it with a mournful, not unpleasant dirge-iness, but here you've displayed its potential for humor, very clever and laugh out loud funny. Enjoyed it much.

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  9. robkistner | September 7, 2011 at 9:50 pm

    Hi, Rob Kistner here. This is a piece well written, engaging – good work… mine is here: http://www.image-verse.com/clown

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  10. Randy Behavior | September 8, 2011 at 1:09 am

    The lighter, hungrier side of the villanelle. Smiles.

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  11. lori | September 9, 2011 at 12:23 am

    Humorous write on a story I know well. I used to wonder, as a child, how on earth one man could possibly complete such a task. Now, I know 🙂

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  12. johnallenrichter | September 10, 2011 at 12:37 am

    This is fun and so whimsical, like right off the tip of your mind…. thanks

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  13. Promising Poets Parking Lot | September 15, 2011 at 5:46 pm

    visual and beautiful imagery.you rock.Hello, how are you?Hope all is well.What a thrill to land in your island of poetry with such lovely talent show.Please check out poets rally week 51 today.A free verse, a Haiku, or a poem of your choice is welcome.We are all about freedom of writing, disciplines, and positive mingling.Hope to see you be part of our community.Happy Thursday.BEST!xoxox

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