The Back Aches Will Fade

Hopefully you catch the pun.

I prefer to sleep on the ground.

Snuggled in my sleeping bag 

on the hardwood floor

with the window open

is the closest thing I can get 

to sleeping under the stars.

My mother bought me a bed,

but it's not for me.

I am not one of those

memory foam

adjustable firmness

heated blanket

kind of people. 

I like to think I am more grounded than that.

So when you stay the night,

bring a sleeping bag.

And some painkillers 

for the morning.

But not to worry,

the back aches will fade. 

Reviews

[JC]

I'm beginning to think you are one of Woody Guthries granddaughters... this is the type of writing that you got me hooked to begin with, straight forward, real, honest and full of poetic greatness, you are an untamed wild child that should be wandering the land like Rimbaud, Kerouac, Guthrie and all that were drawn by the chug of trains and whistles...your writing inspires me.

[Cindy Marietta]

Woody Guthrie is a god, I am honored :') I'm glad you like it, you inspire me as well :))

[Johnson]

God! my eyes have witness the writing a queen to where poetry was birth from,my queen I appear a humble armature in thy site,am lost in the middle of silence,your wow I would be honoured if I become your student

[PaintingWords]

I like it :) the imagery is good

[Abdul Batin Osman Bey]

I dig the imagery and the very cool lines makes me feel like I'm in the woods with you

[Jamestown]

This is really cool! Down to earth and lovable, great piece of work!
Thanks for sharing and b-blessed!

[Cindy Marietta]

Thank you so much! I appreciate the review.

[Mayank]

Wow! this is beautiful... I almost thought sitting with you and gazing stars.

[Cindy Marietta]

Thanks so much! I'm glad you enjoyed it :)

[Coyote Poetry]

I agree.
"But not to worry,
the back aches will fade."
The night, stars and good company. No better place to be. Thank you for sharing the excellent poetry.
Coyote

[Cindy Marietta]

Thank you so much! I appreciate your review!

[Coyote Poetry]

You are welcome.

[Jamie]

Excellent write the imagery is fantastic!

[Cindy Marietta]

Thank you so much!

[Jamie]

You're welcome :)

[hardeep sabharwal]

Such a fabulously written work, I like its title, a nice read

[Cindy Marietta]

Thank you so much! I'm glad you enjoyed it, appreciate the review!

[Emily]

I love the first line!
Well done!
Keep it up!

[Cindy Marietta]

Thank you!!

[Roshan Nair]

The pun...was amazing and a direct hit as we got to the end of the piece! Great write amanda! Subtle yet forceful delivery of the message of resilient strength. cheers

[Cindy Marietta]

Haha, thank you so much! I appreciate the great review