Image: Portrait of a Gentleman (here)
10 of 12 given words:
groove inexhaustible late clutter handbag flattery
nuance (slight difference in color or tone)
faustian ( spiritual dissatisfaction or torment)
bellwether (male sheep that leads the flock, ringleader)
marrow
He went through the groove
An inexhaustible bidding
Though late in the day
A clutter in a handbag of goodies
More of a flattery to his ego
He recognized the nuances
that colored his virtues
Faustian in outlook
he felt the big letdown
His mind was dancing with
naughty thoughts
But he was unperturbed
a bellwether of a soul
He meant to show them he
was no pushover
From the marrow of his insides
To the tone of his voice
He had the looks and the power
The drive for a push
Was he not a BMOC of old?
Note: BMOC - big-man-on-campus
For MLMM's Wordle Dec #132
Elizabeth's Creativity Challenge Day16 - color
Kerry's at Real Toad's - the tuesday platform
Nice job of weaving a tale from the words.
ReplyDeleteVery clever way of putting this across Hank.
ReplyDeleteYvonne.
Haha, no letdowns here!
ReplyDeleteYou drew a clear portrait of a man who believes in his own perfection, from a list of words I probably wouldn't have tackled. Thank you
ReplyDeleteElizabeth
Nope... nothing is new under the sun really
ReplyDeleteBMOC ha, perfect picture and great use of the words.
ReplyDeletehaha know many like that who think so highly of themselves, we run away with them near our bay.
ReplyDeleteAn interesting portrayal of manhood.
ReplyDeleteHe was going to show them who was in charge!
ReplyDeleteGreat use of words and image for your inspiration – and I like the slightly humorous touch at the end.
ReplyDeleteWhenever I see 'Gents' as such I kind of think on the humor of Mel Brooks 'Men in Tights'
ReplyDeletehttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robin_Hood:_Men_in_Tights
There was so much humor in that era that was not shall we say in the forefront of upper-class status. But behind closed doors it was there in spades.
Nice job combining all the prompts!
Best to you and yours in for the New Year :) ~Jules