Ma told a tale
of a devout worshipper
of thunder
falsely accused of stealing a goat
sentenced
to be imprisoned
In court, he invoked his god
Thunder struck
His accusers died.
24 Poems ~ 24 Hours
Ma told a tale
of a devout worshipper
of thunder
falsely accused of stealing a goat
sentenced
to be imprisoned
In court, he invoked his god
Thunder struck
His accusers died.
I liked the brevity of this folktale. The line breaks are compelling and sudden as a thunder strike.