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Boo Pfeiffer's avatar

The Coronation

Red hats bob and weave

to a tune by a one hit band

they don’t know they're deceived

too poorly educated to understand

The irony is lost on this small crowd

a song celebrating all they hate

waving their arms, singing aloud

truth be damned this auspicious date

Choosing themselves a vain, vain king

with a rapist and a spy in his court

at coronation they’ll kiss the ring

a fete we wish we could abort

Choosing themselves a vain, vain king

with a sociopath in his court

tonight he breaks all our dear things

a feat we are helpless to abort

Red hats’ dance is frenzied now

evil prime ministers heil their salutes

marionette’s strung from Moscow

brainwashes yet more young recruits

Here he comes, the narcissistic ruler

selling Crypto copies of his crown

here he comes the 21st century Fuhrer

his hubris will burn us all down

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R William Parmenter's avatar

Yes! Love it. I'm working on mine about the very same thing. 😉

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Boo Pfeiffer's avatar

Thank you! I can't wait to see yours!

For me, it was really challenging and I've been rewriting parts in my head today, but I knew if I didn't submit it yesterday I never would. Gotta tell you there was a lot more Kahlúa in my cream than usual last night! I love these prompts and challenges though and to get to interact with other writers like this. It is just so much fun even when it's hard! Thank you again for the support!

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R William Parmenter's avatar

It sure is fun! I just posted mine as a restack. I was making changes up until I clicked post! 😂

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T.P. Kaaos's avatar

I am so excited for this prompt! I am going to make another short story though! I don't think I could do an ode or a ballad the justice it so deserves.

Such a beautifully written ballad! The play on words is masterful, this "to restore color to our gray" lit up my entire imagination! Thank you!

All the great stories highlighted this week! Bradley and Annieguile are so talented. I need to go read the other story!

Thank you so much for highlighting my little story of a child's dreams coming to life! I will never get used to anyone calling out my work!

Everyone be sure to enter the giveaway! I have! I'm exciteddddd!

Don't forget to chose a theme! I know I did! I need more people to choose it! Not saying what it is, but try to get it!

And if you haven't already subscribe to Hazel!!

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Hazel's avatar

I definitely think you should try your hand at a poem for one of these, especially for this one, but I’m for sure intrigued to see what you come up with!

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T.P. Kaaos's avatar

I will do all three for this! A short story and ode and a ballad. But don't cringe when you see my poetry! Haha

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DIANA ADMIRE's avatar

Wow challenge is daunting this week…

Will have to think on this one….

Stay tuned!

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Hazel's avatar

Can’t wait to see what you come up with!

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R William Parmenter's avatar

Hey, thanks so much! 😊 I’m looking forward to giving this one a try.

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Hazel's avatar

Absolutely! I’m sure what you come up with will be fantastic to read!

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Annieguile Bentulan's avatar

ohhh!!! Thank you so much!! I am excited for the next prompt and loved your entry! As always very compelling!! And hey fellow writers want to put your poetry to the test? Let's join in on Hazel Allen's Poetry Prompt!!! Come On!!! see the instructions on this post...

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Hazel's avatar

Thank you for sharing! These have been so much fun to do— and this one really made me think for how to go about it, but I’m so happy with the way it turned out!

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Edward.Marlo.Ruiz's avatar

Love the interaction of these posts. Thank you for the inspiration! Even if I don’t write much poetry.

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Hazel's avatar

Thank you! While it’s poetry oriented there’s nothing wrong with using it as inspiration for a short story too! Though, regardless, I’d love to see whatever you can come up with if

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Hazel's avatar

Love this, the flow is amazing. Great job!

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