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.
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Hour Fourteen – Not Just Yet
Hour Fourteen – “tell me an old story (like a folktale from your culture, a fairy-tale you heard when you were young, or a story passed down in your family). You can give it your own twist as well.” Not Just Yet Yama Raj…
Prompt hour #13 (Text Prompt)
Young wild thing where did you leave your heart? is it too late to feel? Is it too late to say you’re mine, I wonder… You were here all along, You had that look of longing like you were waiting for him to look in…
Propelled (Hour 14)
Ignorance ever carelessly embraced, Always in bare reckless abandonment. It shall find its truest reward, As shroud of night blackens the lake. A whimsical pair condemned on pre-marital frivolities, My choice, my solemn judgement. The boardwalk my red carpet, Transporting me to their mistake….
#13- Antisocial
Shyness is not something unfamiliar to me It isn’t easy talking to people new And if you knew me, you’d see
Poetry Marathon Hour 13:
As we have now crossed the half-way point, I have replenished my snacks and water and cold brew – and even though there’s not a prompt calling out to be utilized this hour I feel like I’m at least somewhat human again and honestly that’s…
Driving under the influence (hour 13)
A woozy drunk DUI He lost control because he was DUI Police officer arrest drunk for DUI What was thought a bender-fender was deeper He got a ticket for DUI The victim pressed charges for DUI The drunk pleaded guilty for DUI What was…
Hour Thirteen – The Guilt
Hour Thirteen – Write a poem about a time when something really bad happened…that later turned out to be a good thing. The Guilt I broke two promises that year Both, unintentional, of course But the guilt, it overtakes the grief The…
Congratulations Half Marathoners
Congratulations Half Marathoners! I am so happy that you have completed 12 poems in 12 hours! That is wonderful. Thank you for joining us in this madness. In the past I have personally verified that everyone who applied for a certificate was eligible and then…
Hour 12 – Gatherings
Hour 12 – Gatherings Its normally takes place on a Saturday usually bright and early, A skirl of the pipe chanter, the hum of the drones, the crisp sound of the drums. If you look around you’ll find a sea of different tartan kilts….