Wendy Watson Poet Rhyme

Frankenstein's Tea Party

When people speak of Frankenstein, they often seem quite shaken
But if that name evokes the beast, they're monstrously mistaken.
For Frankenstein does not portray the nameless weird creation
But rather Shelley's choice for his creator's appellation.
So if this Victor Frankenstein should choose to throw a party
Inviting all his scientific friends and those more arty,
He'd first provide refreshments then recite them all a story
Involving an experiment with life and all things gory.
Concluding with the statement 'To play God just isn't wise
For it is highly likely to occasion one's demise.'



31.08.21

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Christuraj Alex January 11, 2022 at 8:01 PM Congratulations again!

Beata Agustin September 27, 2021 at 5:18 AM Wow! Congrats! Thanks for sharing this... reality exposed poetically. God bless you. Wendy Watson January 10, 2022 at 11:09 PM Thanks as always for your positive eedback, Beata.

Christuraj Alex September 26, 2021 at 9:28 PM "'To play God just isn't wise For it is highly likely to occasion one's demise." Great Work! Congratulations! Wendy Watson January 10, 2022 at 11:09 PM Thank you,Alex. The story had me gripped from beginning to end when I read it in my teens.

John Watt September 14, 2021 at 12:53 PM Perhaps Mary Shelley could have prevented the confusion by giving the monster a name, but then I don't think she ever anticipated how famous and enduring her story would become. Really enjoyed the phrase 'monstrously mistaken'... I just love this and am saving it to my faves, as you know, I am a big fan of your excellent writing, and your precision in meter and rhyme hold great appeal to me. ~ John Wendy Watson September 14, 2021 at 2:20 PM Oh I'm glad it was appreciated,John. I only read the additional criteria for the contest much later but enjoyed writing it anyway. I was one of those who was 'monstrously mistaken' until I sat down and read this highly engaging work.

Rico Leffanta August 31, 2021 at 11:43 AM Yes, Wendy, it is Frank & Stein . . . . . Wendy Watson September 14, 2021 at 2:22 PM Have you read the book, Rico? It really gripped me. What an imagination! Thanks so much for commenting.

L Milton Hankins August 31, 2021 at 9:08 AM True, most of us persist in thinking of Frankenstein as the monster. And, I suspect it will always be that way, for some unknown reason. Wendy Watson September 14, 2021 at 2:23 PM Hello Milton Thank you for taking the time to comment. I too made this mistake until a reading of the book brought clarification.