One, two,
three the hard way.
There it is,
the rule of thirds.
Two heads are better than
one, but three heads
is a little weird.
Heads or tails?
Flipping.
Spinning.
Heads it is.
One, not two, and
certainly not three.
What's up with three?
More than a couple, but
less than a few.
Not a very popular
number,
if you ask me.
Third time is a charm,
but three strikes you're out.
Which is it?
Third wheel
ring a bell?
No, not very
popular at all.
Two is company,
three is a crowd.
Third World.
Eyes wide open,
staring at the clock
blinking red,
it's 3:00 AM.
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Randy Baker
Poet, author, essayist.
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* The Breakers Motel * 7 * Holding On * Til Death Do Us Part * The Fisherman
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Comments (6)
This is a very interesting stream of consciousness regarding the number three and its different cultural implications. The number three is actually considered a lucky number and a very complete number in multiple cultures, oddly enough, so it's strange that there are so many different ways in which the number three can also be considered bad. It's a lot to think about if you're into numerology. Well done.
At least it wasn't 3:33, I suppose, which would be half of 6:66, and, dang it, Randy, look what you started! LOL a seriously fun read.
mmm I like the way this poem tumbles down the page. very engaging!
It is amusing how our minds process things, and you capture it perfectly, Randy! Thank you for this wonderful example of stream of consciousness writing! Now, why am I awake at 4 am? Four foul balls and you’re out! Two is a company, 3 is a crowd . . . lol
I really love how you’ve played with the concept of the number three and its various cultural and linguistic connotations. Love your poem! 💌
Clever play on words around '3' and I especially loved the last line!