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5/5/2024...Mountebank...Edward Ibeh's Contest...Yalto Form

 

Mountebank

“That’s all I can stands, ‘cause I can’t stands no more.”
—Popeye, Popeye the Sailor animated series

One episode, “The Fistic Mystic,”
takes place in Badgag, a parody of Bagdad. 

Mountebank

Olive Oil,
a snake charmer.
Bluto
wraps around her.
He is a shyster -
a bully
with tricks.
One pop eye
on him -
the sailor
misdirects.
Mischief in Badgag -
a mountebank devil,
picked
the wrong g-oil.

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Edward Ibeh May 16, 2024 at 3:35 PM How nice to see you write a Yalto--and a funny one at that!--after a while. Well done, Kim. Heartiest congratulations on your win in my contest! Kim Rodrigues May 16, 2024 at 6:18 PM Glad you liked it! I write what comes to mind. :)

Duke Beaufort May 12, 2024 at 12:45 PM Too funny...the wrong g-oil. You have a knack for humor!! Kim Rodrigues May 12, 2024 at 6:45 PM Thank you much. Hugs ~ Kim

Paige Hind May 7, 2024 at 6:23 PM Before my time, but I get a gist of what you're writing about.... <3 enjoyable read hugs Kim Rodrigues May 7, 2024 at 7:04 PM You should check out one of the episodes. Thank you, Paige!

David Crandall May 6, 2024 at 9:36 PM Very enjoyable Kim. I think I saw that cartoon. I love popeye! Kim Rodrigues May 7, 2024 at 7:03 PM It was a fun and unique one! Eat your spinach…lol.

Vijay Pandit May 6, 2024 at 5:43 AM You described him splendidly---they are thieves! Kim Rodrigues May 6, 2024 at 7:07 AM Thank you, Vijay! :)

Susan Ashley May 5, 2024 at 6:34 PM Haha! Dear Kim, I adore the nostalgic feel (was a Sunday morning Popeye fan.. dating myself.. lol!), clever wordplay and the wit of this fantastic poem. Love the last line! Best wishes for a win in the contest and warmest wishes for you.. ~Susan Kim Rodrigues May 5, 2024 at 9:53 PM Thank you, Susan! LOL