inklings strange epilogue
gnarled frivolous speedy
poppies literally
audible blue roots thirteen apocalyptic
He had no inkling of what a strange epilogue it was
It gnarled at his conscience thinking how frivolous
A speedy solution was in order though he was furious
How they acquired the poppies plants he was curious
It was literally a bad assessment with objections heard
Not so loud but audible enough to cause real concern
He was blue in the face thinking of all the muck and dirt
He had to go to the roots of the matter after so long
Thirteen officers were implicated and that’s not small
He could anticipate the consequences and was not happy
It all happened in his watch that made him vulnerable
Apocalyptic he had
to accept the ultimate responsibility
For Brenda's Sunday Whirl Wordle #184 and
Mary's at Poets United's Poetry Pantry #224
For Brenda's Sunday Whirl Wordle #184 and
Mary's at Poets United's Poetry Pantry #224
What those do under you can sure come back to bite you in the butt
ReplyDeleteYou made good use of the given words. Great to read and wonderfully written.
ReplyDeleteAn interesting take - don't think I'd want to be a cop!
ReplyDeleteThis sounds like an ominous situation, and likely one occurring in many places. You wove the words into a relevant tale, Hank.
ReplyDeleteYes, someone at the top has to take responsibility. I like how you wove these words into a realistic story.
ReplyDeleteVery interesting. Re-read and still pondering :-)
ReplyDeleteZQ
great tale and he bet he wish could beat some sense into teh 13 troublemakers too.
ReplyDeleteGreat use of the words, Hank. In the end, we always have to be accountable for our actions I guess.
ReplyDeleteI was intrigued and wanted more! I too love how you wove the words in-very clever of YOU!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great tale you captured the words. It was quite arresting!
ReplyDeleteWhen things happen on our watch, we are the responsible party, like it or not!
ReplyDeleteGreat story. I prefer NOT to be accountable for my actions. Is that wrong?
ReplyDeleteGreat poem. You crafted a very real story out of the prompt.
ReplyDeleteOf course he was blue in the face ;)
ReplyDeleteI would be too.
Hi Hank!
Very intense story! Great take on the words, Hank!
ReplyDeleteYour poem stirs the reader's sympathy. Good job!
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