Tidal turmoil of tumultuous, plangent rumblings
Urgent unguents oozing deep in hidden seething shifts;
Mayhem breathing vapour mists
Upstream streams astir from slumber’s sleep in the languid
Lake; tumblings swirl the waters upon the surface in seething shake
The sleeping beast, Plastrox the Malevolent is awake.
Lesley Scoble, May 2023
My thanks to David and his weekly motivating W3 Prompt #55: Wea’ve Written Weekly. I thank the poet of the week, Punam, for her wonderful acrostic poetry prompt. I enjoyed this poetic challenge. The list of choices put me into a tumult!—which one to choose?
Punam’s prompt guidelines
•Write an acrostic poem on any one of the following words:
1.Discipline;
2.Enthusiasm;
3.Meditation;
4.Tumult;
5.Trouble.
NOTE
Plastrox the Malevolent
The character Plastrox the Malevolent is my interpretation of the demon of plastic ocean pollution.
Write a dialogue poem between the two, perhaps? 😁
Two powerful characters in fantastical conflict – then put it to music 😁🎸
Appreciate your compliments, Tanmay 🙏
The children are happy and free
But shouldn’t be there—
believe me!
it’s a big, Big mistake!
To play by the lake.
Young George doesn’t care
(he’s only five—and will be lucky to get out of there alive).
George drinks a lemonade and tosses the bottle in the air
(His throw is good considering he is so small)
But he couldn’t care less where the plastic bottle will fall
The bottle flies high and fast with the wind
It lands with a splash
in the middle of the lake.
(Big mistake)
(building up to introduce your Nemue, Lady of the Lake. Feel free to cut/edit as is in first draft. is George a good name for a foolish little boy in a grand dramatic fantasy poem such as this is going to be? 😂)
George is a great name… He can slay the monster with Excalibur, given on loan… These fantasy authors just take regular names and make slight variations, but since this is set in the real world it shouldn’t matter. I’ll respond soon. All my creativity has been sapped for the day. 😅
Yes, we definitely need a slingshot involved in this battle. The plot is really coming along. Excalibur might be too much for kids to handle… A wooden child of that legendary sword will have to do? Is Ycalibur a good name? I can’t think of anything punny enough.
I’ve added to the epic, and put it all together. I think we are almost at the finish line Should I post it in this comment section or on my blog? It’s long, so it would make this space look very messy and hard to navigate.
Will do… Be wary of bots when you post your email address in public. Like putting in . Or * in between letters. My WordPress email is l.i.t.t.l.e.t.h.omas1757@gmail.com without the dots. I’ll send it to you now
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61 responses to “The Sleeping Beast: an acrostic poem”
I like the painting you’ve created Lesley. Excellent poem.
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Thank you, Sadje 🙏🌸
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You’re welcome
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I appreciate and value your comments so much 💖
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Thanks my friend
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Wonderful both
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Thank you so much, Joaquin 🙏😊🌸
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This is so lovely, Lesley. The painting is stunning and equally grand is your poem. Wow🤍
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Oh gosh! Thank you for this wonderful comment, Destiny 🙏🌹
I appreciate it so much 💖
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my pleasure 🤍🌹
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Nimue, Lady of the Lake, has got just the sword to slay this Plastrox the Malevolent. Awesome art, and an interesting read, Lesley. 👍
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Write a dialogue poem between the two, perhaps? 😁
Two powerful characters in fantastical conflict – then put it to music 😁🎸
Appreciate your compliments, Tanmay 🙏
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That’s a good idea 🙂 like Peter and the Wolf. My pleasure, Lesley.
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Brilliant! You go first?
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Okay. It’ll be up by Monday evening 😊
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… does it start with a small disturbance in the water…?
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That’s a brilliant idea for the opening.
A stone jumps on the water
Children laughing on the bank
But they don’t know a monster’s near
Plastrox the Malevolent’s on their flank
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The children are happy and free
But shouldn’t be there—
believe me!
it’s a big, Big mistake!
To play by the lake.
Young George doesn’t care
(he’s only five—and will be lucky to get out of there alive).
George drinks a lemonade and tosses the bottle in the air
(His throw is good considering he is so small)
But he couldn’t care less where the plastic bottle will fall
The bottle flies high and fast with the wind
It lands with a splash
in the middle of the lake.
(Big mistake)
(building up to introduce your Nemue, Lady of the Lake. Feel free to cut/edit as is in first draft. is George a good name for a foolish little boy in a grand dramatic fantasy poem such as this is going to be? 😂)
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George is a great name… He can slay the monster with Excalibur, given on loan… These fantasy authors just take regular names and make slight variations, but since this is set in the real world it shouldn’t matter. I’ll respond soon. All my creativity has been sapped for the day. 😅
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Glad to hear it. 😁 I’m sapped too! Being a genius is hard word. I’m off to soak in a bath.
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I forgot to mention the stone in your first line.
The kids are playing skimming stones
Skimming pebbles across the calm surface of the lake
Big mistake.
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Ah yes! I was looking for that word, but I just couldn’t remember.
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Important, as it’s the first line.
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Another child could be David and strike the beast with a pebble 😁
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Yes, we definitely need a slingshot involved in this battle. The plot is really coming along. Excalibur might be too much for kids to handle… A wooden child of that legendary sword will have to do? Is Ycalibur a good name? I can’t think of anything punny enough.
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Y sober is brilliant 🤣 (spell checker changed YCALIBER! to YSOBER haha!)
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😂
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The boy slung his sling
In a hope to slay this thing—
This beast of magnitude.
But dude, he is only a lad
The situation looks bad,
Very bad.
(I’m losing it)
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The monster retorted
Don’t be a fool!—
Anyway, why aren’t you in school?
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I’ve added to the epic, and put it all together. I think we are almost at the finish line Should I post it in this comment section or on my blog? It’s long, so it would make this space look very messy and hard to navigate.
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Marvellous, Tanmay! Haha! I’ve got more too! (wonder if my extra words might slot in?
Would you like to email me?
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Will do… Be wary of bots when you post your email address in public. Like putting in . Or * in between letters. My WordPress email is l.i.t.t.l.e.t.h.omas1757@gmail.com without the dots. I’ll send it to you now
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oh, good advice. Thanks, Tanmay. I can delete the reply with my email in.
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Can’t wait to read it!
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I’ve sent it 📬
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Gosh! that quick!
I’ll get back to you 😁
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That was great, Lesley, and your graphic was very cool!
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Thanks, Nancy ☺️😎
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WOW. You are so imaginative, Lesley ~ this explanation makes every word of yours fall right into place! ❤
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😊 Thank you, David 🙏🌹
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Lesley ❤
Just wanna let you know that this week's W3, hosted by the brilliant Suzette Benjamin is now live (it's up until Monday):
Enjoy!
Much love,
David
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David,
Ta ever so 😊💖
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Lesley,
Just FYI: this week’s W3 prompt, hosted by the wonderful Melissa Lemay, is now live (until Monday):
I know you’ve been having technical issues, but hopefully you’re able to get them resolved soon!
Enjoy! 🙂
Much love,
David
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Thank you, David,
Hope I manage it this week. 💗
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*hug*
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Absolutely stunning art! The poem ties it together quite nicely – lovely choice of words! ❤️
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Thank you, Deepthy!
Appreciate your compliments so much 🌹
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Wow! Such a disgusting and vivid poem – haha – great description can really see the vision!!
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Gosh, thanks 😊 CSK 🙏
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The poem is perfection. The painting is amazing.
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Thank you so much, Nicole 💖
You are so kind to say this 🙏😊
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Your painting is amazing!
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Thank you, JYP! 😊🙏💗
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Brilliant write and fabulous art work, Lesley! Thanks for joining in. ❤️
I thoroughly enjoyed your and Tanmay’s exchange in the comments. Do keep me posted about the outcome. 😊
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Thank you, Punam 😊
Haha! Yes, the poem with Tanmay is an epic! He’s brilliant!
Shall keep you posted 🌹
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Hello Paensunplugged 😊
Thanks for asking for an update on the epic poem. It is now on release:
https://lesleyscoble.com/2023/05/25/the-rise-of-plastrox-a-tale-of-pollution-heroes-and-the-lady-of-the-lake/
Lesley 🌹
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Thanks so much, Lesley.❤️ Will check out soon. 😍
Please feel free to call me Punam.😊
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Thank you, Punam 💖
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I love the imagery here Lesley and the line cuts.
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Thank you, Mich,
Ah! so is that what they’re called! 😁
Appreciate your compliment 😊🙏🌹
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*line stops i mean
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