‘the beast’

WHEN the wind works against us in the dark,

I see the Tescos sign burning like red coals in the night eating my mind

I am pelted by snow. Alas it is an open bag of sago

The cashier whispers with a stifled bark

It’s buy one get one free, ‘the beast’

Dost she think I am in need of charity?

How the cold creeps as the fire of my soul ebbs

Confused by soulless goblins of men pushing metal carts

Filled with extravagant gifts

I take my basket with whisky and stout and ‘The beast’ checks it out.


Author's Notes/Comments: 

Written in the style of Robert Frost (1874–1963). Inspired by the poem Storm Fear

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bendergender's picture

Ha ha! a brammer of a poem if ever there was one.
Love the use of "dost" it floored me.
Enjoyed, well written indeed. Cheers.

bendergender's picture

Ha ha! a brammer of a poem if ever there was one.
Love the use of "dost" it floored me.
Enjoyed, well written indeed. Cheers.

bendergender's picture

Ha ha! a brammer of a poem if ever there was one.
Love the use of "dost" it floored me.
Enjoyed, well written indeed. Cheers.

bendergender's picture

My dear Gabrielle i have absolutely no idea how the triplets appeared, apologies most sincerely the PC must be on the blink blink blink.