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A to Z Challenge # 2 - B for Betobeto-san
NaPoWriMo: Day # 2
Putrid air tugged at
A to Z Challenge # 2 - B for Betobeto-sanNaPoWriMo: Day # 2
Putrid air tugged at
his nose scathing and pungent
Stillness in the night
Rustling leaves in slight
breeze swaying lightly in the
cool air of the
dark
Melodious crickets
a consolation at most
But still he felt scared
He had taken the
last bus and now he could hear
Betobeto-san
Betobeto-san – in Japanese mythology it
is an invisible spirit which follows people at
night, making the sound of footsteps
For MJ Joachim's hosting at A to Z Challenge and shared
with NoPoWriMo Day Two to write on a myth
For MJ Joachim's hosting at A to Z Challenge and shared
with NoPoWriMo Day Two to write on a myth
Great "B" post. enjoyable to read.
ReplyDeleteLovely! Photo and words both.
ReplyDeleteVery lovely poem!! And a beautiful photo as well! Thanks so much for your comment on my blog! Happy A to Z!
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love the touch on the senses in this...building the scene...the sounds...and hey even seeing spirits...i learned a new word too...
ReplyDeleteSo when you think you're being followed it is a betobeto
ReplyDelete'Betobeto-san'... Love the sound of the word, and what you've done with the sound and the meaning in your poem.
ReplyDeleteLook forward to the rest of your challenge posts!
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Damyanti Co-host, A to Z Challenge 2014
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someone invisible coming out of the page of mythology is really cool...love the atmosphere you've created...nice
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