Pub Chatter Poetry Prompts

Trinity of Tragedies (Ajay-Kumar)

Pub Chatter: UNBOUND - September 24, 2017 -

Prompt #1 - Write a poem about a broken glass.

Prompt #2 - Write a poem as if you are a ghost.

Prompt #3 - Write a poem about the monster under the bed.

A/N - Three prompts- 1)Ghost 2) Broken Glass 3) Monster under the bed, all three prompts merged to form this piece

Trinity of Tragedies

It was a similar dark night

On the road where now I stand

Trees on the left, trees on the right

And a Walkman gripped in my hands

I walked and walked with eyes closed,

Body dancing to the songs,

Only if I had a chance-

I would correct all my wrongs

Earphones pulled and Walkman dropped

When the racing car hit me,

I went flying when time stopped

Red and black was all I could see

Now I roam these silent roads,

As a ghost- I often moan

Now I wait for another car,

Why should I suffer alone!?

***

Me and my love Melissa

Seated in a red Chevy,

On a country long roadtrip

With hopes of our marriage heavy

My lips smiled back at her smile,

My fingers swam in her hair,

I was happy and amazed

That I had found a love so rare

But then came a sudden sound

And figure of a ghost did rise,

Tires punctured and brakes failed

And broken glass flew in my eyes

The ghost laughed and we crashed,

We were under and car above,

I escaped that tragedy

But I couldn't save my love

From that day forward, everynight

She whispers from under the bed,

Millions and millions of times-

"I am Melissa" she said

We talked a lot of sorrow

We talked until the sun rose

But one day in a distinct tone,

She gave me a reality dose

"Shut up! You silly human,

With boredom my brain you roast,

I tried to kill you! I lied!

I'm Melissa and I'm the ghost!"