Compassion

 

Compassion

 

In a moment of unparalleled compassion

I walked boldly over to the window

And opened my hand

Releasing the mosquito

 

Later that same evening however

Above my head and amidst the vast expanse

Of my whiter than white bedroom ceiling

That very same mosquito

Whiled away the remaining daylight hours

 

Unashamedly practicing

Upside down press-ups

Until the night came

And then dived like a Stuka

Striking precisely that point on my neck

Where the pulse might still be felt

 

 

 

 

Reviews

[Gypsy Warrior Queen]

Just in time for Hallo's beginning and those lil blood suckers...must be fate that this slid beneath my door.

[Neville]

Ah but the window was open too, to let the big ones out.... cheers CQ..... N

[Kelly Scheppers]

I have three exterminators (cats) that bring such things to my attention. You should see my tabby's attempts to catch flies. It's like watching a trapeze artist. Of course, I have to intervene so he doesn't swallow them. Eeww! I try to exercise my compassionate nature, but for the times they scare the crap out of me - they're history!

[Neville]

maybe we need to talk about this..

[Alfred Kukitz]

Neville,

I'm here to tell you the mosquito and I were in cahoots just hoping for a masterpiece in writing!

regards,
al

[Neville]

I just knew it... sorry to have let ya both down but hey, thanks for the visit and the ride... Neville

[θεά]

Neville, you are a unique writer! At par with the wits and humorists of the classic age- Lewis Carroll and Oscar Wilde would be proud.

"Gratitude is an earned merit. Forgetfulness is not"- mosquitoes and several people unfortunately fall within this trope. I am still gawking at your ability to blend in the perfect climax to an already enchanting poem.

Take a bow and show us how.

Best,
M.

[Neville]

Why ankh you my dear Mallika.. ankh you very much indeed ... apparently the young king Tutankhamen succumbed to the nip of a mossie as did many others... Mind if I postpone the bow for now... I need to keep an eye on what might be coming at me from behind..... Ne

[θεά ]

Haha, well if the hind is where your pride rests, so be it.

[Neville]

.................. ouch

[barleygirl]

Your exceedingly clever allegory shows the main reason I'm such a ruthless b***h when it comes to kicking a guy to the curb. I have found that compassion never pays. But you knew that . . . and you illustrate it so uniquely as only you can do! *wink! wink!* Nubs & nugs & nuts (((HUGS))) Fondly, Margie

[Neville]

You scratch my nuts an I'll scratch yours... thanks Margie... nug ya fondly and oh' so very true... N

[DIVYA]

Hahaha!!! So much for your compassion, my friend! There are some creatures that look better flattened out cold. The humour comes across fabulously and this poem is clever and great fun to read.

[Neville]

Thank you Divya... Neville

[DIVYA]

It was such a pleasure, Neville :)

[Neville]

.......... :)

[silentwriter180]

I don't have a lot of hate in me, for anything or anyone, but the mosquito is on that very short list!

[Neville]

mine too... and bitween uan me tis a very short list.... thanks for checking these words out... Neville

[Chris Shaw]

Ya should have flattened the b*****d when you had the chance. There are some things that deserve compassion, those little whatsits carry disease and have got no manners or consideration. They like me too. Must be something in the blood. Having said that your third stanza is fabulous. The idea of that mosquito having a work out before it dive bombs is hilarious. That's the difference between you and me, man of very much compassion. Mine doesn't yet reach every living thing. Great work Neville.

Chris

[Neville]

yep the blighter was so pumped up after working out, I could just make out my blood pulsing through the veins in its arms and legs (lol).... Neville

[Chris Shaw]

Now there's a poem in that as well (lol)

[lightsong]

Neville! You had my eyes wide open since I started reading this most unique so "You" poem! but why I'm not surprised at such end?

[Neville]

I think it bit me again the following day, although I could not swear to it, as they all look very much the same to me and he had a mask over his face.... Cheers dear friend.... Neville

[lightsong]

I bit he IS the one, the ungrateful mosquito!

[Neville]

Yes and at the end of the day, he had to walk home coz I refused to give him a lift...

[lightsong]

You did great! well done!!

[Neville]

........ :)

[Vivian Gospel]

Cool stuff nevill. Must read more.

[Neville]

How very kind of you, many thanks indeed.... Neville