Thursday, April 14, 2011

Domestic Disturbance




Upstairs neighbors are at it again.

Stomping, thrown objects, and loud
thuds shake my ceiling.

Get out! Get out of here! She screams.
But he won’t leave, not until he’s taken
a piece of the wall and her with him.

Later the ceiling will shake again
headboard thumping, bed springs
creaking so many terrible moans.

© Ami Mattison

For G-Man's Flash Friday 55

Photo Courtesy of Grand Velas Riviera Maya


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15 comments:

  1. dustusApril 14, 2011 at 10:01 PM

    The fighting and terrible "resolution" involved in such relations is heartrending to witness even from a distance or through floorboards. Poignant 55, Ami.

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  2. Brian MillerApril 14, 2011 at 10:21 PM

    dang...aint that the truth...i watched this chick bean her hubby with a pumpkin, throw a kid out the second story window...and next week they are knockin boots again...sick in the head...i tell ya

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  3. MargaretApril 14, 2011 at 10:25 PM

    So MUCH said in 55 words. Disturbing, but true.

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  4. patriciacaspersApril 14, 2011 at 10:45 PM

    Ug, that ending is cringe-worthy. The photo, too.

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  5. hedgewitchApril 14, 2011 at 11:06 PM

    Ditto Patricia. I don't understand it, but I know its true--an ugly slice of life in 55, AM.

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  6. AmropaliApril 15, 2011 at 12:24 AM

    Reminds me of Mr. and Mrs Smith.
    terrible fights leading to passionate make-ups.

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  7. G-ManApril 15, 2011 at 12:51 AM

    Make Up Sex!!!!
    Pure and simple...
    Loved this Passionate 55 Ami.
    It was very exciting.
    Thanks for playing, and have a Kick Ass Week-End

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  8. Shanae BranhamApril 15, 2011 at 3:30 AM

    Apartment life does have its ups and downs. Fun 55. I'm glad you played the game. If you would like to check out my 55:

    Click here to check my 55 out

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  9. BelindaApril 15, 2011 at 1:10 PM

    Great 55! I generally don't care to know what goes on behind a couple's closed doors but every now and then, they handle their business in the open.

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  10. OliviaApril 15, 2011 at 2:03 PM

    I know this.. perhaps that's why I was hated.. I disagreed to make out!

    Very moving, sad and true..

    Memento

    Weekend Hugs xx

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  11. AnonymousApril 15, 2011 at 2:14 PM

    Sounds just like my next door neighbors. All their drama gets so tiring.

    - Alice

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  12. Jannie FunsterApril 15, 2011 at 3:45 PM

    Why don they just break up already! Geez.

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  13. Monkey ManApril 15, 2011 at 3:55 PM

    Apartment life is NOT for me.

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  14. Steve IsaakApril 15, 2011 at 7:40 PM

    I've lived next to those people; in actuality, our worst neighbor was the single middle-aged woman who hated me and kept accusing me of smoking in our apartment (next to the vent) to give her cancer - after I repeatedly, honestly told her I don't smoke anything.

    Anyhoot-hoot, good/relatable work, my friend.

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  15. HelenApril 16, 2011 at 2:37 PM

    Love this ... I think I've been there a time or too.

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