Monday, March 22, 2010

MAGPIE TALES TUESDAY


BRAD OR NAILS?

Look at me-----
spilling out in every direction.
If we talk of Nails
then I am slender (usually pointed)
and am designed to be pounded in.
I can also detect,
expose so as to discredit
or put out a runner.
Look at my nails----
a horny sheath growing
at the end of my fingers
(and toes).
I used to bite these horny sheaths
filled with germs and food
and god-knows-what-else!
If we talk of Brad,
then I am the same thickness
throughout.
I taper in width, however---
slight projection
at the top of one side
instead of a head.
What do you call this "slight" projection?
Slender?
Wire Nail?
I have a barrel-shaped head.
I am not American quality.
I'm in the "company" of
"steal"
AND
"why are?"
Terminated---
Nailed---
His eye on the crack!
Catch me,
trap me,
strike me,
hit me.
I am NAIL
not BRAD.










8 comments:

  1. Ah, well done Teri. The two different types of nail (and, to be honest, you're the more interesting of the two!) You used the analogy well!

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  2. This one is funny and clever..thanks!

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  3. Clever piece, Teri! I'm a nail nibbler. Nasty habit.

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  4. there seems to be a backstory to this one...interesting take on the prompt...in the company of steel and why are...like that line...

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  5. I like your last 2 lines, "Catch me, trap me, strike me, hit me. I am Nail not Brad." It has a ring to it.

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  6. Clever, and an enjoyable read. I LOVE your blog!!!

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  7. Thanks everyone. Brian, yes there is a back story to this. You'd have to be here to understand though. Just hoping it is entertaining at least for those who do not know me.

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