I was initially thinking that I wouldn't submit the poem I created today to Dragon Soul Press for their Soul Ink 2 anthology, but I changed my mind.
Today's April PAD Challenge prompt asks for a funny poem.
Today's NaPoWriMo prompt also leans toward the light-hearted, asking poets to write a poem that plays with the idea of a “tall tale.”
I wrote a story in limerick form detailing the origins of my friends Ghost Town Grover and Cactus Clem. While it may not make it into the Soul Ink 2 anthology, it will always have a place in my heart and on my blog.
~Ornery Owl Has Spoken~
Image by Wolfgang Eckert from Pixabay
"So you wanna hear the story of Ghost Town Grover and Cactus Clem. Well, gather 'round, and I'll tell the tale of that dark and stormy night."
Ghost Town Grover
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"Jest one small quibble, Ornery. The skies was clear that night, 'cept fer maybe a cloud or two, and it wasn't rainin', 'cept maybe fer a little drizzle. It was 114 years ago, so my memory's a little foggy."
Cactus Clem
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"Is this gonna be a scary story, Ornery? 'Cause if it's a scary story, I need my lantern and my teddy bear and a big ole jug of Cuzzin Hildy-Bob and Virgil-Joe's premium moonshine."
Hangry Wyrm
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"I've only got one question. Are snacks included with this story? 'Cause I'd like some popcorn and a big lemonade and some M and M's. Speaking of M and M's, I think your story will be more interesting if you let that guy Eminem rap while you tell it."
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