With cracker poised—
I want to win
the toy
and paper hat.
I make a wish,
We pull,
And—
Bang!
Then—
Splat!
The toy lands
Straight into
the brandy sauce dish.
The victory’s mine!
I’m king!
But my crown is sinking
In my wine.
Lesley Scoble, December 2024
I wrote my poem Christmas Cracker, in response to the d’Verse Quadrille #214: Going out with a Bang! Hosted by the glorious Punam, (PEANSUNPLUGGED). To write a poem of just 44 words, including the word Bang.
MY THANKS
Thank you, Punam, and d’Verse Poets, for the inspiring prompt.
Please may I order a Negroni from behind the bar?
Thank you, dear reader, for reading!
Lesley lives in the City of London Square Mile. An artist, actor and sculptor (her first ceramic sculpture won the V&A inspired by… Award). Scenic artist & book illustrator, playwright (her musical play, Rapscallion performed in inner city schools and theatre school); TV dancer; mime artist; Animator and illustrator for TV production. Set up Pinecone Studios Ltd and IIMSI Ltd drama and filmmaking workshops in London – producing award-winning films made by children.
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