For those who don't know (which is everyone) I do write poetry. I thought it'd be interesting to have an OZ take on a Poetry Slam. I own nothing, however the poems to come do belong to me. Enjoy (then review!) Much Luv!!
POETRY SLAM
Come one! Come all!
To the Palace's first annual Poetry Slam
Write and recite your own poem
"Poetry Slam?" Cain read the poster that hung on one of the palace walls.
"Must be DG's idea," Glitch said behind him. "I think it could be fun. I've tried my hand at a couple of poems before."
"I haven't," Cain muttered to himself a bit to loudly.
"You know DG is going to make you write one. Knowing DG she'll probably make you read it out loud.
"Great," he mumbled, realizing how right Glitch was.
Unlike everyone else in the palace, he was not looking forward to listening to what others had to write. Cain tried his best to avoid the subject all week. If the subject should happen to float up in a conversation, he quickly found a way out. When the day arrived, DG finally cornered him.
"I know you've been avoiding the poem subject, Cain." He had been backed into a corner of DG's room. She planted her hands on his chest and blocked his way out.
"But, you'd better have a poem for tonight." The blue in her eyes was glued to his face.
"I don't write poems, DG. It's just not something I do." Averting his eyes was not an option. There was no where else to look. DG's gaze weighed heavily upon him and he bit his lip nervously.
The answer was solid and definite. Still, DG pressed her demands. "Just try it. It won't kill you to try. Will it Cain?"
As he went to reply, DG pressed her fingers to his lips and held them there.
"You don't have to read it in public. But I still want one. Understand?"
Glaring at her, he nodded slowly.
"Good." She said giving him a nod of approval and a peck on the cheek.
As DG walked away, Cain thought about what he'd write. Feelings and emotions were not his thing at all. Come to think of it, neither was writng. Combining the two would more than likely be a giant disaster on a small piece of paper.