Day 26 — OctWriPoMo — Medusa and the Whistle

medusa with a whistle

The photo collage was made in 2013.

Medusa and the Whistle

 

If this head could talk,

what would it say?

Game on?

Try me?

Don’t get in my way?

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If snakes break free,

What would they do?

Would they bite?

Hiss?

Would they chew?

~ ~ ~ ~

Gold board set,

Tetris cubes drop.

Mesh them if you can.

Thoughts bounce,

Coils hop.

Game over.

Start again.

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Are we all on the same team?

Or rivals til the end?

Chick with a whistle dug in good,

And coiled snakes don’t bend.

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Maybe the just the right tune

Can make snakes swoon?

But if off on the tone,

Your soul’s turned to stone.

6 Comments Add yours

  1. Dawn D. McKenzie's avatar Dawn D says:

    Beautiful poem! I really enjoyed both the message and the form. The subtle rhyme works really well.

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    1. Lisa or Li's avatar msjadeli says:

      Thank you Dawn! Glad you enjoyed it.

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  2. heyannis's avatar heyannis says:

    Love the title and the photo. Thank you. xoA

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  3. Cara Hartley's avatar Cara Hartley says:

    I liked the rhythm of this. It was whimsical and lively.

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    1. Lisa or Li's avatar msjadeli says:

      Thank you, Cara. I’m glad you enjoyed it.

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