First,

a small, hard kernel

taking up space.

Then...

A sudden opening,

unfolding like a flower

in an instant.

Lighter than air.

Pop. Pop. Pop.

Bang. Bang. Bang.

steam crackles from the pot

tear gas cries from the street

the smell of burning wafting from it

smell of death littering the air

it's burnt

and maybe it deserves to be burnt

i am like popcorn.

i hid inside

a shell,

hard and

inpenatrable.

lost in a crowd

of others

like me.

then, i was

thrown into

an eviroment,

dripping with

heat and

anticipation.

i didn't

last long.

i exploded.

I don’t want

to grab too many

because

I don’t want my friend

to think I’m that guy

but

this

is

good

shit

and I want more.

thank you

for coming—

to my ted talk.

the smallest kernel

every talent in the world

in fire... shall explode

08.01.2020

Write a short poem about popcorn challenge @Isabellamb

Poppity pop

poppity pop!

When will it stop?

When will it stop?

Explosions of corn

Ears all torn

Sadly mis-shapen -

How did this happen?

Corn is for popping,

while candy's for flossing.

Salty or sweet

Fairground/cinema treat.

the heat is so intense

it boils the little droplets of moisture i have in me

the pressure continuiously builds

and builds

and builds

until i eventually

pop

Pop Pop Pop

the popcorn has popped

Its buttery, crispy and really really hot

Hot Hot Hot

the popcorn is hot

I spilled the popcorn everywhere as i grabbed it from the top

Drop Drop Drop

I need more popcorn.