Armadillo

Armadillo


Armor placed upon a knighted
Rat, defender of the gold, not the
Man whose crown adorns it.
Addled pretender to the throne,
Dunce, in hidden jesters robe
Ill bred, ill tempered, 
Lothario, pompous preening,
Lecherous serpent seeking
Only the safety of self.


For PD’s contest
Acrostic Time #1
7/3/2014

allegoryacrostic

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Mark Trichet

August 21, 2014 at 9:57 PM

Very nicely done John, I loved it. Congratulations on top spot.

Andrea Dietrich

August 19, 2014 at 5:07 PM

I remember this fine example of acrostic writing from before, John. Congrats on your very well deserved win.

Dr. Upma A. Sharma

August 19, 2014 at 11:15 AM

Lovely n brilliant John! Congrats on top win!

Jan Allison

August 19, 2014 at 6:26 AM

brilliant write on the armadillo and a great win! Hugs jan xxx

John Lawless

August 19, 2014 at 8:32 AM

Thanks Jan, I've always had a soft spot in my heart for the little critters, they make me laugh. Probably because they act just like me when threatened.

Dr.Ram Mehta

August 19, 2014 at 5:11 AM

Very clever write on armadillo, John. congrats on the win

John Lawless

August 19, 2014 at 8:31 AM

Thanks Dr. Mehta

Casarah Nance

August 18, 2014 at 6:15 PM

Cool! This is the best Armadillo poem I have ever read! Well done on your win :) hooray

John Lawless

August 19, 2014 at 8:30 AM

Well, Casarah, I don't think enough homage is paid to the lowly armadillo. Thanks for checking in and for your support.

Poet Destroyer A

August 18, 2014 at 6:06 PM

I guess I love this one the most, ..It has nothing to do with the fact, that I am from Texas... I do love the self safety issue... Have a nice day... Congratulations!!! Enjoy your winning poem, I had tons of fun, going over the winning poems. If you like, stop by my latest blog "Things That Suck" Featuring Andrea's awesome title and poem, if you like. Always ~LINDA~

John Lawless

August 19, 2014 at 8:29 AM

Thanks Linda, I think I will have to check out the blog. I still haven't figured out all the subtle nuances of Poetrysoup as yet.