Instructions on Not Giving Up

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I have quite the problem you see
As there is no head atop me
Well, I started the duel
(I know I’m a fool)
He lopped off my head
But I find I’m not dead

The red Hunter’s Moon bewitched me.

I managed to stay on my horse
(He is prone to canter off course)
Dismount I cannot
So forever I trot
On the back of a steed
That pays me no heed
A cruel retribution
This failed execution

The round Hunter’s Moon mocks me.

Though I have found delight
In causing a fright
As I ride through each town
Turn it upside down
Consolation I reckon
I’ve become quite the legend

The sly Hunter’s Moon applauds me.

W3 Prompt #181: Wea’ve Written Weekly poet of the week, Kerfe, prompts us to write a Bop poem titled “Instructions on Not Giving Up.”

dVerse Poetics: Hold Onto Your Head!, hosted by Merril

Hunter’s Moon rises
Unleashing magic on earth
Supernatural

TankaTuesday Poetry Challenge No. 34, Hunter’s Moon, hosted by Willow.

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