Thump-poem

Thump-poem

 

As I lay in bed last night
I dream of you and sleep tight
And in my dream, I got a thump
I felt a huge gigantic hump
Over my shoulders
I shed some tears
I am pushed away
And off I stay

The banging
And thumping
Continued
I cried
It pains
It hurts
Heavy
Steady

Woke up in a dream
Oh how my tears run in a stream
I painfully cry
I could die
That huge gigantic hump
I felt I got a thump
Was my heart beating in agony
You left me in dismay.

 
Note:

This is in response to Diana’s photo prompt for February – a Pixabay image by Marianne Sopala.
You can check out her February challenge here
https://wordpress.com/read/feeds/47652712/posts/2157235242

February’s Speculative Fiction Prompt

I wanted to write something about the elephant and the cute little mice in its literal sense, but I realized it would be so much fun to give this adorable elephant a different life and a different persona (so to say).

Published by michnavs

Michelle Ayon Navajas is an international best-selling poet. Her 5th poetry book, "I Will Love You Forever, Too" went straight to the number ONE spot in Amazon and Kobo.Com on its first day of release in less than 24 hours. She also authored the poetry books "After Rain Skies", "What If Snowflakes Don't Fall In Winter?", "Oh! Dear One", "I Would Fly To Where You Are" and "After Rain Skies, 2nd Edition". She is a published author at Spillwords NYC, a three-time "Publication of the Month" nominee. Her poem "Holding Hands" is a Publication of the year in at Spillwords NYC for 2021. Her poetry appeared in several international literary magazines and anthologies. Follow her online: www.michnavs.wordpress.com IG @michnavspoetry FB Poetry by Mich You Tube Poetry by Mich Amazon Author Central Goodreads

53 Comments

  1. blindzanygirl says:
    February 2, 2019 at 6:24 pm

    It is brilliant. Great idea mich

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    1. michnavs says:
      February 2, 2019 at 6:29 pm

      Oh, thank you i am glad you thought so..😊

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  2. Hélène - Willow Poetry says:
    February 2, 2019 at 6:50 pm

    A beautiful story, very clever of you to have given this life to the poem.

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    1. michnavs says:
      February 2, 2019 at 7:03 pm

      Thank you Helene..it was a bit challenging at first but when i decided to give the elephant a different life i cant stop writing..

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      1. Hélène - Willow Poetry says:
        February 2, 2019 at 7:14 pm

        How special it is to write spontaneously like that.

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      2. michnavs says:
        February 2, 2019 at 7:21 pm

        Indeed Helene..😉

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  3. D. Wallace Peach says:
    February 2, 2019 at 7:13 pm

    Nice, Mich. Thanks so much for the poem and for playing along! I have it lined up to go. 😀

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    1. michnavs says:
      February 2, 2019 at 7:21 pm

      Your welcome Di..i am happy you like it..

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  4. Victoria Ray NB says:
    February 2, 2019 at 7:19 pm

    Wonderful writing ✍️💙😀

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    1. michnavs says:
      February 2, 2019 at 7:22 pm

      Oh thank you..😊

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  5. ivor20 says:
    February 2, 2019 at 7:36 pm

    Oh dear things that go Thump in the night, Beautifully done Mich…XXX …. Funny, but I wrote about a dream that went thump in sleep last night…….

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    1. michnavs says:
      February 2, 2019 at 11:58 pm

      Thank you Ivor..😊

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  6. Gina says:
    February 2, 2019 at 8:31 pm

    quite a painful dream – but so original!

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    1. michnavs says:
      February 2, 2019 at 11:59 pm

      Thank you Gina..happy Sunday..😊😊😊

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  7. Elisabet says:
    February 3, 2019 at 1:52 pm

    a good one! Diana does bring the best in us!😊

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    1. michnavs says:
      February 3, 2019 at 11:58 pm

      Twas an intriguing prompt..but once i get started i cant put my pen down…

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  8. -Eugenia says:
    February 3, 2019 at 5:48 pm

    Wow! I mean, wow!

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    1. michnavs says:
      February 3, 2019 at 11:57 pm

      Ohhhh..thank you😊

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  9. paeansunplugged says:
    February 3, 2019 at 5:59 pm

    You have provided a unique perspective, Mich.

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    1. michnavs says:
      February 3, 2019 at 11:55 pm

      Thank you Punam…😊

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      1. paeansunplugged says:
        February 7, 2019 at 2:13 am

        You are welcome, Mich. ❤️

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  10. maria says:
    February 4, 2019 at 9:44 am

    You have a way with imagination, Mitch! ❤

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    1. michnavs says:
      February 4, 2019 at 10:20 am

      Thanks Maria…i thinks that’s my gift…lol

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  11. calmkate says:
    February 4, 2019 at 11:17 am

    lol good take on the prompt, really enjoyed it ❤

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    1. michnavs says:
      February 4, 2019 at 12:09 pm

      Thanks Kate..i know you will enjoy it just the way you did with my “unsual poem” entry in one of your friday foto prompts..

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  12. D. Wallace Peach says:
    February 4, 2019 at 1:10 pm

    Reblogged this on Myths of the Mirror and commented:
    Another fresh take. I hope you enjoy Mich’s poem.

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    1. michnavs says:
      February 5, 2019 at 12:57 pm

      Thanks Di..

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      1. D. Wallace Peach says:
        February 5, 2019 at 2:04 pm

        Very welcome. 🙂

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  13. thanisamanyan says:
    February 4, 2019 at 4:02 pm

    thumping verses. If you have time do visit my poem Here

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    1. michnavs says:
      February 5, 2019 at 12:58 pm

      Thanks..i will be right there..

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  14. Jade M. Wong says:
    February 4, 2019 at 5:49 pm

    Aww this was so cute Mich!

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    1. michnavs says:
      February 5, 2019 at 12:59 pm

      Oh thanks Jade😉

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  15. Bette A. Stevens says:
    February 4, 2019 at 6:22 pm

    Well done!

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    1. michnavs says:
      February 5, 2019 at 12:59 pm

      Hey..thanks.

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  16. Dina says:
    February 4, 2019 at 7:01 pm

    A very enjoyable read, a lovely take on the challenge!

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    1. michnavs says:
      February 5, 2019 at 12:59 pm

      Thank you Dina..😉

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  17. Ethan Dale Eagar says:
    February 5, 2019 at 12:27 am

    Wonderful!

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    1. michnavs says:
      February 5, 2019 at 1:01 pm

      Thank you..

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  18. Jessica Bakkers says:
    February 5, 2019 at 4:34 am

    Very nice!

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    1. michnavs says:
      February 5, 2019 at 1:02 pm

      Thank you😊

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  19. Miriam Hurdle says:
    February 7, 2019 at 5:12 am

    I like your take on the prompt for your thumping poem, Mich!

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    1. michnavs says:
      February 7, 2019 at 6:04 am

      Thank you Miriam..

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      1. Miriam Hurdle says:
        February 7, 2019 at 6:31 am

        You’re welcome, Mich.

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  20. Jules says:
    February 7, 2019 at 5:13 pm

    Go where the prompt leads!
    Looks like the elephant just wanted to share a warm space 😉

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    1. michnavs says:
      February 7, 2019 at 11:56 pm

      Thanks Jules…🤗

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  21. syncwithdeep says:
    February 8, 2019 at 8:05 am

    Beautiful michs

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    1. michnavs says:
      February 8, 2019 at 10:12 am

      Thank you😊

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      1. syncwithdeep says:
        February 8, 2019 at 10:20 am

        😀 😀

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  22. Robert Matthew Goldstein says:
    February 12, 2019 at 12:55 am

    I feel as if there is something here that makes the theme symbolic of something deep and painful. I may be reading too much into your poem, Mich. Either way it works well with the theme. 🙂

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    1. michnavs says:
      February 12, 2019 at 1:14 am

      You can be correct on that note Robert..

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      1. Robert Matthew Goldstein says:
        February 12, 2019 at 2:26 am

        It’s powerful.

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  23. Pingback: February Speculative Fiction Round-Up | Myths of the Mirror
    1. michnavs says:
      February 28, 2019 at 11:45 pm

      Great month Di😊😊

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