Poem: Danger Lurking from the Ceiling
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Summary of poem
Danger Lurking from the ceiling is a poem about waking up to the sound of a roof leak in your house. Still half asleep trying to find the source. Flipping on light switches without thinking, tossing towels onto the puddle, then realizing it is coming from the ceiling light.
After looking it up on google and seeing the electric should be off, calling the landlord. Who simply removes the light and says it's nothing to worry about.
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"Danger Lurking from the Ceiling"
Waking up to the pitter patter sound of raindrops
steadily dripping inside the house,
crawling out of bed
in a doze of sleep.
With no thought
I flip on a light switch,
discovering I just walked
through a puddle on the floor.
Immediately I toss towels down
to soak up the water,
then place a pan beneath
to catch each droplet.
As I look up at the ceiling
I see it’s dripping from a light,
Oh no! What am I to do?
I grab my phone and search google
for I haven’t got a clue.
Little did I know,
it could spark a fire
or be like a hairdryer
falling into a tub
so, I am thankful I’m still breathing.
In a panic I phone the landlord
who simply removes the light,
assuring me the circuit breaker will work
if any problem is detected,
but no fix for the leak
until the rain stops.
Now the third night
with the rain still pouring
I walk through the kitchen in the dark,
trying not to worry
for the breaker will surely kick off,
deciding not to risk my life
I get in the car and take off.
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