Decisions, Decisions, Decisions
Antoni De'Leon: I accept your challenge
And so, like your story,
the poem, this doth go
Looking to bring home the dough!
~
$280, 000 (two hundred eighty thousand)
You have reported!
Wow...I think I'm in...
~
"Just write a haiku," you say?
ok, alright then...
I will follow through for you!
~
Props for your first challenge, friend!
Would I pay that much?
For a piece of Paper Inked?
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"Nope," said I, the little hen!
But if I did so...
I would peck the words like corn...
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"Maybe if it was wood, I would,"
said Toothy Woodchuck.
After all, paper is wood!
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"Only if it rolls in mud,"
Papa Pig Snorted,
"And if I could eat the words..."
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"(Moo-ve) over," said Mama Cow
Let me read some more
"And then I will make my choice!"
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The whole barn yard was lit up...
It was quite the fuss!
Art is art, do not deny!
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In the end, they did agree
It was more than just a poem
Iconic it could be called!
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Who wouldn't love to have a handwritten copy of not just words, but an embodiment of Christmas spirit*? But would I personally pay that amount? Probably not. $280,000 would feed a lot of hungry people...and isn't that in the spirit of Christmas, too?
Clement C. Moore's Twas the Night Before Christmas
About the Creator
Shirley Belk
Mother, Nana, Sister, Cousin, & Aunt who recently retired. RN (Nursing Instructor) who loves to write stories to heal herself and reflect on all the silver linings she has been blessed with :)
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[blurry image] Blue eyes. Blonde hair. Female. Pale. Chubby. Last seen wearing a tanktop, shorts, fishnets, and boots. * This individual previously reported missing has again been classified as unaccounted for. * This marks the fifth occurrence within three months. * The subject was last observed standing where they were instructed to stand, answering to their name, [REDACTED], doing what they were told. * Members of the public are reminded that prior recoveries do not indicated resolution. If the individual is encountered, do not assume familiarity implies safety. Do not attempt prolonged conversation. Do not offer transport. * Report any sightings. * -Missing Persons Notice
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Comments (9)
Barnyard haikus, I love it! 😂♥️
Very clever and creative.
Supercute & creative! Excellent work Shirley! 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾
This poem is priceless, I would say! Cute little Haikus there! And a poignant reminder about sincere generosity too. Thanks for sharing , Shirley.
I sit here having a new year, early morning chuckle. Wish i could heart this twice. You hit this one out of the park with the animal memes. I sure doth love your witty ditty. thanks for adding mirth to the mix. 🥂🍷🍸🍾🍹
In the end, I guess we also agree this was more than just a poem. Its art
That amount would definitely feed a lot of hungry people. Loved your poem!
Haha, this is so fun! The whole barnyard crew weighing in on the poem—love it! The animals' reactions are hilarious, and the twist at the end is just perfect. Art is art, no denying it!
Love your entry 😍