The Straw that Broke the Camel's Back

I'm having a horrible day. I'm not going to get into it (it's kind of personal), but let's just say it's not because it's raining. I decided to write a poem for the first time in a long time. I know it's not good, but I wrote it in like 5 minutes. I'm sorry it's not going to be a very entertaining post this weekend.

Here's my poem:

The straw that broke the camel’s back

Isn’t so much as a straw

As an anvil from an old cartoon.

You’re trying to solve your current predicament

When out of nowhere it just… hits you.

You don’t expect it.

You couldn't predict it.

It just sort of happens

And you can’t prevent it.

The straw that broke the camel’s back

It was coming for a long time

But you ignored the signs.

You ignored the shadow that grew bigger around you

And chose to not hear the warnings.

You tried to sidestep it,

But it followed your steps

Like a sick dance

That led to your breakdown.

The straw that broke the camel’s back

Took you by surprise.

But you have to get over it.

Don’t let it affect you.

Just

Become

Numb

And forget about the anvil

That took your breath

And broke your back.