Leap Year

Poem Body

Today I took a leap --

I jumped over the fence
It really made no sense

I vaulted over fire
(I wish I'd vaulted higher!)

I sprang into the pond
I failed to spring beyond

I bound across the field
Broke up the farmer's yield

I skipped over a crack
Of course, I threw my back

I hopped into my bed
To ease my dizzy head

No more leaping for me, I fear
Even if it is a leaping year

About This Poem

Last Few Words: Happy Leaping Year!

Style/Type: Structured: Western

Review Request Intensity: I want the raw truth, feel free to knock me on my back

Editing Stage: Editing - rough draft

About the Author

Country/Region: United States

Favorite Poets: I tend to read Ted Kooser, Jim Harrison, Paul Simon, Robert Frost. I like minimalist poetry, and poems reflecting on nature and Mother Earth.

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Comments

Dear Lavender,

LOL! sort of an ode to that pesky happening once every four years! nice rhyming! My favorite lines are:

I skipped over a crack
Of course, I threw my back

*hugs, Cat

Hello, Cat,

I couldn't pass up the opportunity to have a bit of fun. Thank you for reading and commenting on this little poesy!
L

Hi Lavender.

Well, that was a fun read. Every line could have been talking about me.
Thanks! - Will

Hello, Will,

My leaping days are no more - at least not too high, and not too far!
Thank you for reading!
L

Reminds me...

of the 'Cat in the Hat' stories! Same kind of rhythm and simple, fun message about leap year. ~ Geez.
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Hi, Geezer,

A fun little piece to honor the event. I like your "Cat In The Hat" comment!
Thank you for reading!
L

Dang it! Theye can't make us

Dang it! Theye can't make us leap can they? Well, maybe in a leap year, I suppose. Thank you L! Enjoyed your worded romp - LOL!

Best

Hi, Michael,

Yep, I think leaping is mandatory this year, so be careful!
Thank you for reading and sharing your thoughts!
L