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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What a great adaptation! Your rhythm and voice are amazing!
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Thank you, Violet! 😊
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I really love the way you have made this old legend your own 💜💜💜
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Thank you, Willow!😊
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Nicely done! I like the humor in this.
“He lopped off my headBut I find I’m not dead”
I thought of song Tom Rush sings called, “Making the Best of a Bad Situation.” 😊
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Thank you, Merril! 😊
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You’re welcome!
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You certainly did not give up on all those prompts! A monstrously effective mashup!
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Thank you, D.! 😊
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Love it… without a head you have to find joy in smaller matters
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Thank you, Björn! 😊
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A good justification for being ruled by the heart.
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Thank you, Reena! 😊
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Wow, quite amazing! Bravo!
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Thank you, Gwen! 😊
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Great rhythm to this poem, and good idea to combine the prompts 🙌
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Thank you, Ange!😊
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You made me smile Jennifer. I can really feel the rider’s personality through your words. And I like how you changed the words slightly in each refrain to illuminate the meaning. (K)
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Thank you, Kerfe! 😊
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Nice way to weave in all those prompts. I smiled at the hunter’s moon in this one. The humor lightened the mood.
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Thank you! 😊
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“this failed execution” made me chuckle. 👏
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Thank you! 😊
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Love this, your rhyme, pace and humour are great 💞
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Thank you, Suzanne! 😊
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This is fantastic! 😀 I especially like; “I managed to stay on my horse (He is prone to canter off course)” 🩵
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Thank you! 😊
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That mischievous moon line made me grin, Jen — delightfully spooky and fun!
~David
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Thank you, David! 😊
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Jennifer, your poetic pacing reminded me of the canter of the horse! This is superbly written! I love the perfect haiku at the end. 💜
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Thank you, Colleen! 😊
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hi, Jen❣️
Just wanna let you know that this week’s W3, hosted by our beloved Sarah Whiley, is now live:
https://skepticskaddish.com/2025/10/22/w3-prompt-182-weave-written-weekly/
Much love,
David
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