Notes About The Poem

Bat
Impass
Moon
Curio
Dumpling
Willow
Satchel
Sweet
Exhale
Chip

Use at least 5 of the words

A Bloody Tale

A Bloody Tale

a vampire bat in the weeping willow tree
hanging upside down created an impasse
a fat faced full moon highlighted it
its beady eyes focused on my warm neck
in hopes it could get a taste of my sweet blood
I needed to deliver the brown leather satchel
with the Irish curio—a stolen sample 
of the Blarney Stone tucked neatly inside
my way blocked by this flying mammal
I needed to distract it
my back pack contained a rare beef dumpling
for a snack while on my way
I pulled it out—some blood dripping from
its cold center
I tossed it to the side of the trail
mr. bat took the bait
I exhaled a sigh of relief and
resumed my trek. As I left
I heard a chirping sound behind me
I turned and saw the bat waving its webbed wing
in gratitude. I had to pass this way homeward
I hoped he would remember me
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Smith  Avatar
June 14, 2026 at 10:40 PM
Great poem from a few word prompts.
Mckeithan Avatar
June 14, 2026 at 11:55 PM
Thanks Alison
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