My Mother's Red Jacket

Panic buying on a Flash Flood.

My Mother's Red Jacket

 

The rain stopped for 10 minutes or more.

I rushed to buy some stuff from the store.

Panic-buying or shopping galore.

Bought stuff I needed and left the store.

 

I walked; held the grocery bag tight.

‘Tried to keep my umbrella upright.

I was walking; hopping all my might.

Streets flooded; no exit was in sight.

 

A cab driver nearby spotted me.

He reached my hand and groceries.

I had to set my other hand free

I jumped to his side; it was funny.

 

Thanked him, and soon as I was walking.

‘Crossed the street without even looking.

Then there’s this man sitting and shaking

‘Probably cold in his wet clothing.

 

“Got into the house and found my key.

I picked some stuff at the bakery.

Mom's jacket, bread a bill of fifty.

"Hi, Sir! These are all for you, from me"

 

I just noticed he was drooling.

‘I stepped back, fearing he’ll do something.

He took the jacket, without looking.

“Thank You,” he said and started walking.

 

Reviews

[jacob erin-cilberto]

we panic buy and then run into others who have no money to buy necessities...our hearts go out to them..

the jacket is a nice jesture...better than any money hand-out...it will keep him warm.

money may just get another bottle to get through the night.

[Jorj Jie]

:) thanks you.

[Talal Hussain]

That is such a wonderful composition...great job :-)

[Jorj Jie]

thank you!

[zainul]

Impressive rhyming without sacrificing the wonderful story of a rainy day in the state of flood.

[Jorj Jie]

thank you!

[zainul]

You are welcome :)

[Shadey Jadey]

Fabulous. This made me smile, Great write

[Jorj Jie]

thank you! :)

[Just Kim]

Oh wow, I loved this especially the ending!
Such an amazing write.

[Jorj Jie]

thank you! :)