Uninsured

In this box, cramped

folded flaps locked in place,

stacked by windows facing the highway

 

Little light shines

from perforated blinds

hidden deep beyond the pane of this outside world

 

Cracks seep dusty thoughts

and heat escapes lonely

forecasts where cardboard dreams evolve

 

Fragile, handle with care

stamped in cargo lettering, broken font,

warn those who might hurt...well, you know

 

Hand truck maneuvers quicken

as cornering techniques are practiced

in full view of horrified and happy onlookers alike

 

And from deep inside

my heart pleads, please be careful…

I didn't buy the insurance

 

 

Reviews

[Confuser]

I am in love with this poem! Wow, what a clever take on love. Beautiful poem; just lovely. Thank you.

[willweb]

Thank you so much Dale. I am thrilled you enjoyed this one.

[Confuser]

You're welcome...Just want to live while I'm a live...Bon Jovi...'cause I aint gonna live 4-ever.

[John Alexander McFadyen]

I guess there are no guarantees, no damage collision waivers, no policy protections with affairs of the heart. Nice metaphors that definately stimulate the imagination to see the scene.

[willweb]

Thanks so much John. I appreciate you stopping by.

[R Smith]

love this one Will, you rely upon delivery service to safely take your heart to her, dream on my friend and next time buy the insurance or take it yourself, nice story of love well done :)

[willweb]

Thanks Richard. this came to me watching a delivery to my office the other day and a package marked fragile was mangled.

[Lyn Anderson]

Well done and relatable as life or metaphor.

[willweb]

Thanks so much KL.

[therisa]

Know I shouldn't laugh, at this possible misfortune, but I am. Too often, we expose ourselves, without thinking of the consequences of our actions, like sending our hearts, via courier, without insurance, knowing it will tossed around, like a rag doll. Especially those marked, as fragile, for some reason, they get all of the extra attention, for all of the wrong reasons. Thank you, for sharing this poem, with us.

[willweb]

It's okay to laugh Therisa...I did too. :) Thanks so much my friend.

[therisa]

Your welcome, Will. and thanks.

[Rudi J.P. Lejaeghere]

Very good, Will, like the twist on the end. :) Rudi

[willweb]

Thanks so much Rudi, glad you liked it.

[The Black Warrior]

This is so cute my friend! :D

[willweb]

Thanks so much Suk.

[Falling Leaf.]

I can feel the meaning behind this. Well done.

[willweb]

Thanks so much Solis. I am happy you enjoyed this one.

[Matching Socks]

Awwww, that is very cute. :)
Lol.

[willweb]

Thanks so very much Ana. I appreciate you stopping by.