Jack Horne Poet Pantoum

Penny For the Guy

As children, we admired our Guy:
An effigy of Guido Fawkes*
(A scarecrow destined for the flames).
‘A penny for the Guy,’ we pleaded.

An effigy of Guido Fawkes,
The Guy was burnt on top the fire.
‘A penny for the Guy,’ we pleaded,
As kindly people dropped some change.

The Guy was burnt on top the fire,
With fireworks the pennies bought
(As kindly people dropped some change -
A small sacrifice for Bonfire Night).

With fireworks the pennies bought,
A scarecrow’s destined for the flames:
A small sacrifice for Bonfire Night. 
As children, we admired our Guy…


*a 17th century man executed for his part in the Gun-Powder Plot. Despite the grim origins, Bonfire Night is now just a fun event for kids on November 5th.

For Rhonda’s and Cyndi’s Penny Pantoum contest

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Carol Sunshine Brown September 26, 2012 at 5:29 AM A belated congratulations on your win in Rhonda and Cyndi's "Penny Pantoums" contest Jack. Love, Carol

Sara Kendrick September 25, 2012 at 4:41 PM Congrats on your winning work..Sara

Kash Poet September 25, 2012 at 11:59 AM An informative pantoum here Jack.Congrats on your win in the contest.

Len Gasun September 25, 2012 at 9:43 AM wOW!This is fascinating! Thank you so much for sharing. MY HEARTY CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR WIN MY FRIEND!!! hugs:) Leonora

Mandy Tams The Golden Girl September 25, 2012 at 1:28 AM Congratulations Jack, well done and a well deserved win and that night is coming round to quick as well xx

Joyce Johnson September 24, 2012 at 11:35 PM I like your poem Jack. You and I thought alike. A children's game. To me the subject and the form just sounded like the games we played as children. Congratulations on a top ten win. Love, Joyce

Black Eyed Susan September 12, 2012 at 8:37 AM great subject - an entertaining and informative write :) good luck in the contest!

Andrea Dietrich August 16, 2012 at 9:40 PM yes, do start picking up those pennies, or whatever you call them in England!! you call them the same over there?

Andrea Dietrich August 12, 2012 at 12:24 AM I think this is great, JAck. it's a good one for its historical significance. I still have not thought up what to do for this one!!

Russell Sivey August 11, 2012 at 9:22 PM You have done brilliantly with this contest Jack! You really did well, it's not that bad of a form once you get the hang of it! You've executed this form to a 'T' my friend! I truly love this incredible poem! Great Work!!

Poet Destroyer A August 11, 2012 at 7:05 PM I love this.... i have to check out this contest... ps..i reserved your title already...pd

Michael J. Falotico August 11, 2012 at 3:09 PM Excellent piece my friend. Your boundaries are limitless in poetry. Very enjoyed. Michael

Terry O'Leary August 11, 2012 at 1:36 PM Very neat... the Pantoum format is intriguing... at least the way you've done it... It seems (to me) to be difficult... anyway nice work & good luck in the contest... Terry