THE BLOB

wonders of the past....and present

THE BLOB

 

A transient moment from childhood

in a tacky dime store while purchasing house goods

squishy blob- face pillow stares me in the face

I pick it up, hug it, place it on my skin, pinch it

and put it in my shopping cart

that soft blob restored splendid childhood memories

slept with a pillow just like that one every night

 

Now, as elderly, it seems to adapt perfectly in the crux of my arm pit

and down to my elbow, offering enough cushion to sleep through the night

there is a purpose for these blob pillows…. such relief, body support

and joyful memories of one’s past

if my mother only knew what I bought today she would

presumably scowl at me and hit the roof

and say” we do not need another pillow in this house”

 

So, listen up folks, do not feel awkward about claiming one of these

Squishy blobs…. There is no age limit…only an imagination and a glance back when…

 

 

 

Reviews

[Kathy Van Kurin]

'THE BLOB'
Betty Hermelee,
This lighthearted writing gave a sense of adventure. I liked the freedom to simply go with what you wanted to do. Yes, childhood is part of who we are, and memories are to be treasured then and now. I liked your little story very much!!
Blessings to you.
Kathy

[Betty Hermelee]

Hi Kathy
Nice to see you back at the Cafe! And thank you for a lovely review!
Warmlyread moreHi Kathy
Nice to see you back at the Cafe! And thank you for a lovely review!
Warmly
B

[The Rock And Roll Cowbo..]

We are never too old for anything from our past that comforts us in it's nostalgic arms

[Betty Hermelee]

Thank you for your kind words!
Warmly, B

[jacob erin-cilberto]

I think there are many things from childhood that still work for us now. Everybody always thinks we have to grow out of things....I ask friends my age about certain pop music from the sixties..."Do like such and such?" "Oh, yes, I used to love that group or that song when I was a kid"---almost like they were supposed to grow out of liking it...I never did.
Your title brought me back to the movie with Steve McQueen...which I still get a kick out of.
Memories can be current daydreams and current realities.
j.

[Betty Hermelee]

Funny J...I have heard of the movie but don't remember a thing about it...Thank always for your reviews!
Warmly, B

[jacob erin-cilberto]

It was a big gelatin like substance that kept growing...it attacked a bunch of kids in a theater...my ex and I are going to the movies this afternoon...I hope no Blob attacks us.

[Chris Shaw]

There are some childhood memories that bring so much comfort. When you find them you just want to hold them tight. Your pillow poem is a perfect example. I say buy what you like and what makes you feel good Betty. Forget the rest. Enjoy your pillows. Have a great week dear poet. 🌹

Chris

[Betty Hermelee]

Dear Chris, an expected warm response from you, my friend, thank you and have a lovely week
Warmly, B.

[Michael Sun Bear]

Great poem Betty. I grew up poor. I had one pillow for sleeping, a down-filled old thing passed down from the farmer grandparents, possibly even homemade. If not the original, I have an identical pillow I have slept on for decades. I love that pillow. It is truly ancient. But now, elderly like you, I have supplemental pillows for my knees, an arm. Pillows in all shapes and sizes. Oh the joys of getting old.

[Betty Hermelee]

Thank you Michael, glad you too are a pillow person!!!
Warmly, B

[Brandon Houser]

The joys of childhood memories. I wanted to hug the blob after reading. I don't know if you intended it as such but how you end this with "when...", makes me feel you can just loop this sweet memory over and over if you want. Thanks for this written hug.

[Betty Hermelee]

Thank you Brandon...a heartfelt review, much appreciated.
Warmly, B

[John the Baptist]

I don't know, B. I recall a movie from my youth called "The Blob," which was the tale of an extraterrestrial being who was a huge blob of matter who went about absorbing earthlings. I wouldn't want a pillow reminding me of that. Sleep is too precious.

[Betty Hermelee]

Dear John
you would sleep well with this one..it's just a squishy pillow with a happy face!! He won't eat you!!!!
Warmly, B

[Randall]

Betty, when I first saw the title. I thought I had to read this horror poem. Then, to my chagrin, it was about pillows. No nightmares tonight.....' whew', smiling. You can never have enough pillows, especially ones that remind you of your childhood. Nice read, Betty!

Randall...

P.S. Do you remember the 1958 Blob movie, Steve McQueen, and Aneta Cosaut?

[Betty Hermelee]

Thank you Randall.. I remember the name vaguely...
much appreciated...
Warmly, B

[Randall]

You are always welcome, Betty.
Watch the 1958 version sometime, it's a classic.
read moreYou are always welcome, Betty.
Watch the 1958 version sometime, it's a classic.

Randall...