Vertigo’s victim
He’s veering,
vexed, into the void –
A journey not to be
enjoyed.
The world revolves,
And nerve
dissolves,
As vertigo leaves
him annoyed.
Thus violated, does
he stand,
A-trembling in
either hand.
He knows the cause,
But still takes
pause,
Preventing tumbles
never planned.
c2014 by Linda Ann Nickerson
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Very cute and perfect description of vertigo. It sounded a bit like Dr. Suess as I read that.
ReplyDeleteThis is a fun one to read aloud.
ReplyDeleteso awesome with the limericks, eh!
ReplyDeleteperfect poetry with witty whimsy!
happy a to z-ing!
You have some awesome short poems. This one makes me feel a bit vertigoey as I read it! :) Writer’s Mark
ReplyDeleteWhat an awesome limerick.
ReplyDeleteI linked to your participation in the #AtoZChallenge on my post for V: 7 Signs of a Vanity Publisher