Thursday, April 28, 2022

The Good Loser

I am a sore loser. Bet that was a surprise, yeah?

I won't beat cancer in the long haul, but I can win ugly every day 'till then, by accomplishing most of my goals (say, writing sonnets as blog comments) even if I am on my knees at nightfall.

Even if my skivvies are soiled, and there's blood on the floor.

Anything for the win.

Show me a good loser,
and a loser's all I see,
a goody-two-shoes poser,
and that is not for me.
You've got to fight the good fight,
and if you fail, just smile
Then go out in the dead of night,
catch a small crocodile.
Drag it, snarling, back to camp
and set it in the winner's bath,
drain the oil from washroom lamp
and prepare to laugh
as you hear a scream and splash
before nude hundred-metre dash.

Here's a fitting clip from Indiana Jones And The Last Crusade.

The Five Minute Friday prompt this week is FAST. I'll be quick 

Skittering across the floor,
pirate-shouts, Avast!
Chihuahuas racing out the door;
short legs, but they move fast,
barking others from their way
as they madly race
to see what on this brand-new day
they are going to face
with hearts aflame and eyes afire;
a monster, maybe or a dragon?
Whatever, dude, it will retire
from Chichi's onslaught, tails a-waggin'!
Behold, there! Under grim duress,
it's the man from UPS!

Four minutes, under Chihuahua supervision.

Sylvia says that victory is ice cream. Can't argue with that.


22 comments:

  1. Under grim duress...the man from UPS! I love it!

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    1. Liz, I am so glad that you enjoyed this!

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  2. As always, I love your witty poetry. Prayers for you, friend!

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    1. Lauren, I'm delighted that you liked this, and so grateful for your prayers!

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  3. We appreciate your sonnets as blog comments, Andrew. Praying for you.

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    1. Lisa, thanks... I do enjoy composing the poetic comments, and always post them with a gentle prayer

      And speaking of prayers, I am grateful for yours.

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  4. I needed a laugh this morning. Thanks!

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    1. Barb, delighted that I could help start your day with humour!

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  5. Andrew, your humorous poetry always brings a laugh and a smile! You are a blessing!

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    1. Joanne, thank you for this. You're a blessing in my life as well.

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  6. that is SO chihuahua... just completely. FMF15

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  7. (((((Andrew)))))

    Annie in Texas

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  8. Thanks for the laugh. Our dog has learned to sit on the end of the driveway where the UPS driver tosses treats to Gertie. My wife saw a lady driver throwing kisses to Gertie so.

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  9. Always enjoy your witty rhymes and observations - and your perseverance!

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    1. Kym, thank you so much... the key to my perseverance is sense of community I find here.

      It's a huge part o what keeps me going. Like, alive.

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  10. Chihuahua's are fast! Praying for you.

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    1. Cindy, the Chichi's sure are quick. A few days ago they went for an off-property excursion. They got a long way in a short time, and THAT won't happen again.

      Thanks so much for your prayers!

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  11. Andrew, your sonnets made me smile big. I love that you have the chihuahuas to make you smile and help you write good sonnets. ;) Praying for you and Barb, my friend.

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    1. Jeanne, the
      Chihuahuas are hard taskmasters. It's impossible not to write of them.

      Truly, they've really brought something to this place, a sense of joie de vivre that has improved our lives, the lives of the dogs, and perhaps even that of the cat.

      We so value your prayers, and your friendship!

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