Image: Move over, will you? (here)
the 12 given words:
sheer single blink rooted drunk tattered
lash dust snatch sly spin curved
Sheer tough luck all in a single file
In a blink there were four in a row
Seemed inclined to test the waters
Rooted along their narrow domains
Not moving neither were they drunk
Tattered in thoughts a duck's dilemma
To lash them to dust to snatch victory
Or throw a sly spin to make them retreat
A curved passage could offer alternatives
But caught in the middle of a problem
and embroiled in a pack of nerve-wracking
intrusion, freedom was no free holiday
lash dust snatch sly spin curved
Sheer tough luck all in a single file
In a blink there were four in a row
Seemed inclined to test the waters
Rooted along their narrow domains
Not moving neither were they drunk
Tattered in thoughts a duck's dilemma
To lash them to dust to snatch victory
Or throw a sly spin to make them retreat
A curved passage could offer alternatives
But caught in the middle of a problem
and embroiled in a pack of nerve-wracking
intrusion, freedom was no free holiday
An entertaining poem Hank
ReplyDeleteYes, most interesting Hank. enjoyable to read.
ReplyDeleteYvonne.
No way forward and no way back... best just to sit it out.
ReplyDeleteNice one, Hank!
Stuck in the middle and waiting, sure can be no fun
ReplyDeleteIndeed...most often freedom is not a free holiday!
ReplyDeleteThat duck will have a difficult time getting through all those turtles.
ReplyDeletegreat use of the word list to match this image - "Tattered in thoughts a duck's dilemma" my favourite line
ReplyDeleteFun! I don't know how you pull off the random word challenge AND find such a photo to match.
ReplyDeleteNow...that's quite in the middle of nowhere...almost like when the muse flees...a good one Hank...
ReplyDeleteHaha! This is wonderful, Hank! I adore turtles, unfortunately all I have to do is walk by and they plop off the log in the nearby creek.
ReplyDeleteThat picture is great. :)
Such a brilliant write, Hank!
ReplyDeleteWhat to do.....fly perhaps? Most amusing Hank.
ReplyDeleteCome Whirl with me!
Freedom [has never been a] free holiday, indeed!
ReplyDeleteThis made me laugh!
ReplyDeleteHow do u manage to make such random words into coherent poems? Great skill!
Certainly one of my favorite things, turtles on a log!! Haven't seen seen any lately...not since coming to the desert. You remind me of them.
ReplyDeletePerhaps just wait, I dont know lol.
ReplyDeletethe last line is very true though, Hank
What a marvelous poem to accompany that wonderful photo! I'm sure the duck will have to gratefully acquiesce ... a metaphor for life, now that I think about it!
ReplyDeleteA duck's dilemma indeed! What a metaphor for life!
ReplyDeleteGreat photo to accompany your piece. A duck's dilemma for sure. Nice write!
ReplyDeleteI wonder how they'll ever get off the log! Made me smile, Hank.
ReplyDelete"Not moving neither were they drunk
ReplyDeleteTattered in thoughts a duck's dilemma
To lash them to dust to snatch victory
Or throw a sly spin to make them retreat"
In forms simple or arduous; dilemma dwells
Nice one Hank
much love...
A duck's dilemma... love that. I think the turtles will need wings.
ReplyDeleteSingle file does have its limitations. An awesome metaphorical "word to the wise".
ReplyDeleteUnique and fun, Hank!
ReplyDeleteExcellent job of meeting that challenge. Seamless!
ReplyDeleteHaha, great pairing of photo and poem.
ReplyDeleteWhata great write this is Hank. I think the turtles win 4:1.
ReplyDeleteExcellent, like your closing lines.
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ReplyDeletemuch love...
"Freedom was no free holiday." Isn't it oh-so-true?
ReplyDeleteA dilemma indeed!
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