The Brownies and the Banshees
Terrorize the Autumn night.
Running amongst the gnarled trees;
Each for them a fearsome sight.
They commit dastardly deeds
And put traveler's to flight;
Dashing amongst frozen weeds.
God forbid, you should ever slight
The Brownies and the Banshees.
Author notes
40 words exactly in 45 minutes or less.
Photo Credit: http://dholl.deviantart.com/art/The-Dread-Domain-96173276
For those not familiar with the term, Brownies are a Celtic sprite. Depending on the type of brownie, they can be helpful, mischievous, or down right cruel, even deadly. They are not pre-girl scouts.
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A contest entry
- Quickie Dark Prompt. by Sweet Impatience.
750 points, ended September 18, 2008, 15 entries
Gold trophy winner
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
Comments
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Haha well your not te only one, however the effects are supremely funny on other people.
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Well around here a different kinda brownie does things to people. lol
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LMAO. I stay away from those.
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I really enjoyed reading this poem you did an excellent job with the prompt. very dark and very interesting. learned a bit more with your AN.
excellent take on the prompt.
good luck in the contest
kat
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Thanks for reading and commenting. I don't actually do alot of dark stuff along these lines. It was fun to do.
Mike
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Hmmmmm......Not sure about your AN....I was a Brownie and I think that you described me to a "T"
I am not one to be slighted even to this day!!! I absolutely love that you entwined the 2 and brought their darkness to life here!! Awesome job and thanks for your entry!!
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Lol. That is why I HAD to add the disclaimer about brownies. Haha.
Mike
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ooo darkness... hehe..... what a great read.... love it.... thanks for sharing this and goood luck in contest....!
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Thanks alot. I am glad you enjoyed it.
Mike
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Very well put together! You made excellent use of 40 words and it was alot of fun to read. Best luck in the contest
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Thank you for your comments and for reading my poem. I thought it was a nice little picture.
Mike
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Excellent
Hey, a great write, glad you made your disclaimer, or the girl scouts might have complained! (lol) Imagery; rhythm and rhythm are just fine.
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Thanks. I am glad you enjoyed the poem. The brownie thing was on the advice of lawyers....
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You are welcome.
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I love this, great write for a great picture
All the best
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Thank you for reading and commenting. I remember my parents had a book full of rhymes about nasty little brownies when I was growing up. They sort of looked like the little devil in the picture.
Mike
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Excellent take on the picture, some nice imagery within your words. Good luck in the contest
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Thank you. Your words are much appreciated. I am glad you enjoyed the poem.
Mike
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What a great poem
Painted in words so fitting with thee prompt
Best wishes in the contest
Julie
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Thanks for reading and commeting. I am glad you enjoyed the poem.
Mike
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