Gershon Wolf Poet Narrative

Showdown

The Lilliputians are out playing ball
   Enjoying the fresh air of late Fall
When storm clouds roll in
   Hulking Gullivers, wearing wide grins...

A Gull warns 'em, 'Fun's over, guys.'
   'Cos the  court belongs to us now
But the Lillis brace to fight back
   They're all geared up inside...

The Gulls advance; the Lillis stand firm
   Unsure now, the Gulls pull up short
Their mission about to abort
   The Lillis have made them squirm...

The Gullivers slowly retreat
   The Lillis return to their game --
The bullies ignominious defeat
   Spreads the Lilliputians' name

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Caren Krutsinger February 5, 2020 at 5:17 PM This is marvelousness! Gershon Wolf February 6, 2020 at 2:48 PM That is an addition to my vocabulary! :) gw

M. L. Kiser February 5, 2020 at 12:18 PM Now, that is original! A very clever pen. Gershon Wolf February 5, 2020 at 1:30 PM Gulliver thanks you! :) Gershon

Quoth Theraven February 3, 2020 at 10:42 PM Gershon, What a marvelous showdown. I always liked the bigness & smallness of Gulliver's travels. And the wise horses of the Houyhnhnms. -R Gershon Wolf February 4, 2020 at 4:27 PM Ha, ha. Had forgotten all about the Houyhnhnms!! ~ Mr. Ed

Jean Bush February 3, 2020 at 11:43 AM Hahaha! You had me on the edge of my seat! Gershon Wolf February 4, 2020 at 4:24 PM Well, I know that you were smart enough to have your seat belt securely fastened! Thanks, Jean. ~ Gershon

Kim Rodrigues February 3, 2020 at 5:59 AM What great fun with names and all! Gershon Wolf February 3, 2020 at 7:08 PM Thanks. Fun is the order of the day! :) Gershon

Jenish Somadas February 2, 2020 at 11:25 PM Nice narrative.. Is there an inner meaning behind the Gulls and Lilliputians.. lol.. Gershon Wolf February 3, 2020 at 7:07 PM Ha, ha. Thanks for the chuckle, my friend! Smiles, Gershon