Literary Folio - The Writer's Thread Vol. 2

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"Felt like a lifetime ago when the three of us got together", the eldest sister said, "I made the call 3 days ago but you arrived just now, Buttercup". "Stop acting the big sister, Blossom. We came to this world all at the same time.", Replied Buttercup, "besides, it's BC now, Liberty Bell." "Guys, he's coming to.", Bubbles hiccuped through teary eyes. Professor Utonium opened his eyes, each breath a labored task that sapped the strength from his body. "My girls, what brought you home, are we ready for another marathon of TV Puppet Pals?" A toothless smile shone from his old face. He is fading. "Professor, you need to rest.", Blossom came grabbing his hand. "Yeah, daddy-o, we got some bad guys to send back to Monster Island. So grab some ZZZZ's so you can put your superhero suit back on ASAP!", Buttercup came to the other of the bed clutching the other hand. This one had a greener hue that the other. "I sure would want to fly with you girls again.", Utonium mumbled. "So Buttercup, how are you and Mitch?""Errrrr, not very well", she flinched as she heard the name, "but me and Crunk are doing well with our security agency. Nobody messes with our clients. The other day we burned down...." Blossom cleared her throat, "I don't think it is the right time to talk to him about your agency BC.""Nothing is ever right with you Blos...Ok, I'm shutting up." Buttercup said realizing her error. "Aaaaah how is the new Mayor of Townsville doing?" Looking up to Blossom. "The city is fine Professor, if you forget about some agency acting like their own police." Blossom replied with a slight glance towards Buttercup. "I wish you two just get along", He coughed. Silencing her sisters "Guys, please." Bubbles still teary eyed. "Professor, we and Deedee opened this center where we help women and girls who were victims of violence and neglect. We wanted them to be able to be part of society again and....""Those women just need to move on", Buttercup snorted."BUTTERCUP!" Blossom and Bubbles yelled."I always wished there was not a need for such a center. Please girls, I want to catch up with you.", Utonium labored another breath.

 

It was indeed a lifetime ago. So the girls told the story of the Battle of Monster Island. So named even if the conflict was just by the bay off of Townsville. Where Mandark and Him rallied the inhabitants of the damned place to rise against Townsville. Dexter arrived with his ship filled with the Justice Friends. He brought with him his contraption that can tear a hole through time and space. Unfortunately it can only be powered in Mojojojo's observatory. It was a hard bargain but Jojo is still a part of Townsville more than Monster Island. The girls served under the leadership of Major Glory, they were honored to be under his captaincy. Severely outnumbered, the Justice Friends fought valiantly. Major Glory rallied his forces well but he can only do so much. He fell when the alien broccoli swarmed him from above. Their defense line of Townsville was all but just a line of dead bodies. Mandark and Him were more diabolical than suspected. There was little time to mourn as the sky lit. From the light jumped out Jack, still dazed from the eons he travelled. His mind is quick to survey the situation and started cutting down monsters. He was a legend on his own. The battle dragged but Jack's arrival turned the tide. The rest of the day is just chaos.

 

When the smoke settled and the dust has cleared, not one soul was left unscarred. "War is never pretty." Jack sputtered through bleeding gums. He begged to be sent back to where Aku was. Crunk was broken more that anyone with the passing of the Major. He left the Friends, who had Val Hallen as their new leader. Mojojojo retired to Muriel's farm, his lust for violence was quenched. Dexter flew back home but not before arguing with his sister. He dare not leave his sister in this desolate place. "But Dexter, they need me here. You go home and take care of mom and dad." He turned his back and left her without another look. Deedee swore he heard him wish Koozy was here. Mandark and Him were put under the custody of Carl, he put them in a secret prison under Johnny's house. Who would suspect that two lunatics will be locked up under an idiot's house? Monster Island was left in the brink of extinction. Any talk of the place was silenced.

 

The sisters had their own falling apart. Blossom wanted to be an apprentice to Bellum, to further enhance her leadership skills. "UUUugh, please. After today you still think we can have order?", Buttercup asked. "It was great knowing you girls, you should know that I love you both. I choose to go this way.", Blossom replied. "So be it. I have also decided that this should be it for us.", Bubbles cut in. The two were surprised with the finality of her words, like she grew out of the cute little Bubbles into a woman. She was the first to walk away. She knew what she wanted to do.

 

"Things were a lot simpler when Fuzzy did not want anyone crossing his fence. No one won during that day." The Professor sighed. "Come closer you three. You were everything I always wanted girls to be, even to this day." He coughed, this time each breath came in rumbled labors. "I apologize for not being there for you. I should not have left with Glory." He started to cry."No one is blaming anyone, Dad." Blossom said standing by the foot of the bed. "That boy who brought the Samurai here was brilliant. He was fascinated with my work, you know." He managed a proud smile. "Now girls, if you don't mind but I need to rest." The girls knew that it was time. Bubbles came close to her father and kissed her in the forehead. The tears have dried up. She smiled and like that day, was the first to walk away. Buttercup out of love for Utonium, hugged her sister which put another smile on his face. She also planted a kiss on that wrinkled forehead. Blossom pried herself free off of her sister's tight grip and kissed him in the forehead just the same. "Rest easy, Professor. Your girls will take it from here." Blossom whispered.

 

 

As they got outside the door Blossom poised herself to fly when she heard someone spit. "You banned flying, remember?" Buttercup sneered. "Shut up, Mange." It was all she can manage as she walked the other direction.

[Queen Darkeinjel]

An excerpt from The Sun Sets

 

i watch the horizon as it changes hues

colors abound from reds, pinks, violets, and blues

the beauty i witness takes my breath away

as the sun sets to signal the close of day

as this marvel unfolds before my eyes

a memory returned and now hard do i try

to stifle the all too familiar sting now i feel

a pain that i know too well of wounds unhealed

[Queen Darkeinjel]

Another excerpt from Thoughts to the Moon

 

luna, o beauty seen by mortals in need

the thoughts of this prayer, a wish you might heed

take away the sorrow, assist these wings to flight

to join you in serenity in forever night

[FleurDeLune]

Binondo Church (early 1900s)

Theme: "Fond Memories"

Date written: 04.25.16

Photo credit:

bahaynakpil.org / old manila

Crystalline Form of Poetry

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Traditional Haiku

(strictly complied according to its rules 3-line phrases of 7-5-7 syllables, represented by the juxtaposition of 2 images)

Edited September 21, 2016 by FleurDeLune

[FleurDeLune]

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Tanka Poetry

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Monoko Poetry

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http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m105/juls051/3df5b186-c42c-44cf-8799-3fc16b410f86_zps0qqjfxh4.png

Monoku Poetry

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http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m105/juls051/78187ec0-cdb6-4f06-9171-dd2eb2b10f8b_zpsgjpeqw3y.png

Grook Poetry

[Queen Darkeinjel]

[FleurDeLune]

http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m105/juls051/847117-poemid-e35dffbb-b7b9-4468-ba76-9baea04d6e1c_zpsgk9kyn4u.png

Food Haiku

[FleurDeLune]

http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m105/juls051/061a9f85-eff9-4ad0-b7e7-85926f3e6730_zps0sghehio.png

Life & Death Haiku

[FleurDeLune]

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/640x480q90/923/ceckow.png

Triolet form of poetry

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http://i.imgur.com/0IMnNu7.png

 

Haiku - pivot

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[FleurDeLune]

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"Sweets" 'ku - pivot

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