Bag For Life.

Bag For Life.

A Poem by Paul Bell

Bottle of Vodka, one knitting needle
We only sell knitting needles in pairs.
Of Course, you do. All good things come in pairs.
Would you like a bag for life, save the planet.
A bag for life would be wonderful.

He lied, she thought.
But that was just typical of men.
She should show him the bag.
You said it was a bag for life.
But it’s not.
Look inside, you lied.

She sure didn’t feel good
Blood and blob
The Vodka did the job
Flush the lie
Now she could die

She didn’t die
Just cried
It didn’t help
Just the way she felt

Time moves on
Secret stays hidden
Tomorrow's another day
Just another day
But life is strange

He noticed she was heavily pregnant
Nice to see you’re still saving the planet
Yes, we all have to do our part
A bag for life
Treasured possession.

© 2018 Paul Bell


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I can't even imagine a mind that would come at this topic in such an amazingly "out-there" creative, yet so realistic way! I know this experience from up close & at several different angles, so I can attest that you've nailed the balance of reactions perfectly. Even if it's the best choice that you never regret, it's still a little haunting memory that never dies. Even when other children follow, it's always a woman's first that's remembered. You have the most exquisite grasp of deep human nature of any writer on this website (((HUGS))) Fondly, Margie

Posted 5 Years Ago


Paul Bell

5 Years Ago

Desperation make people do the cruellest things in life. But you're right. The first is always remem.. read more
i was amazed at the twist towards the end.. the poem talks about a lot of things but i never guessed that the unborn child was the exact answer, at least my mind worked on this poem thanks for this

Posted 5 Years Ago


Paul Bell

5 Years Ago

Keeping you on your toes.
sette

5 Years Ago

yes that's for sure
Eek! This made me shudder! Not because it is bad, because it is so good that the images it conjured up were intensely vivid.
Very thoughtful and thought provoking. It makes its point like a ten pound sledge hammer hitting a finishing nail!
Well done, Paul.

Posted 5 Years Ago


Paul Bell

5 Years Ago

Did it bring a tear to your eye.
Don't remind me of ten pound hammers.
Brings back mem.. read more
The Iron Horseman

5 Years Ago

Ouch! No, it didn't bring a tear to my eye, but it did make me cross my legs! :)
Far more cerebral than might immediately meet the eye.....A good write whichever way ya look at it......Neville

Posted 5 Years Ago


Paul Bell

5 Years Ago

Life and death in a moment.
Neville

5 Years Ago

micro moment boom boom........
If I raise the topic of women's rights... people will scream murder, when women resort to knitting needle, it is dangerous for both of them . Why can't these people who talk about rights of a fetus adopt orphans ? That will do some good in the world.

Posted 5 Years Ago


Mrudula Rani

5 Years Ago

Is it a true story? How does she feel about the baby now?
Paul Bell

5 Years Ago

Well, she went on to have two more.
Though, she was the special one.
Mrudula Rani

5 Years Ago

I hope the father of those children appreciated her and took good care of her. I wish her lots of ha.. read more

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