Nothing in you, nothing in me,
Nothing as far as eye can see
Nothing to say who made me,
Nothing makes itself plain to me
Nothing will be my guide and creed
No absolutes but what my thoughts decree
Ruler of my own destiny
Master of sky, land and sea
No limit to whatever desires mingle, set free
It’s all about me, from A to Z
I’m free to decide what’s best for me
What’s wrong for you may be right for me
Ask Mother Nature, what’s cruelty?
Evolution’s progress, look at me!
[SPLAT!]
– Last sounds of Nobigbug Butméé
Genre: Poetry
Word Count: 100
I’ve been rather under the weather lately but roused myself to participate in Rochelle’s Friday Fictioneers and Eugi’s Weekly Prompt. I’ve read many of the entries already and am inspired. Eugi asks us to use any variation on the top photo or the word prompt (“mingle”). Rochelle asks that we use the photo prompt (above) and limit our words to 100 or less. Check them out!
This Jolly Beggar 
A great talent, snuffed out so cruelly
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Neil,
It’s not easy being a self-aggrandizing bug!
~🕊Dora
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Oh dear! But I did enjoy the poem. A neat take on the prompt. Great.
I hope you’ll be feeling better soon.
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Jenne,
So glad you enjoyed it! I’m feeling like a squashed bug right now (an RA flare) and so appreciate your well-wishes!
~🕊Dora
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Oh, not nice! That’s a horrible kind of pain. I hope you get relief very soon
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🥰🕊
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Lovely piece of poetry leading to a sudden end for a bug. I wonder, is it in our DNA to always annihilate creatures that are smaller than us?
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James,
The cause of his demise is open to speculation. Was it willful? Or not? As he pondered his estate, he could have tripped, fallen, and encountered the bottom of a sandal by happenstance. Anyway, no more buggy wisdom from him.
~🕊Dora
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A fascinating approach to the prompt with an interesting finale! Brilliant thought process in incorporating both prompts. I hope you feel better soon.
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Eugi,
Thanks so very much. 🥰
~🕊Dora
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My pleasure, Dora!
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For some reason that struck me as hilarious today. giggles.
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Bear,
I’m so glad it did! I was shooting for that. 🎯
~🕊Dora
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Laughter is said to be good medicine. You are probably on the right track. I like to meditate on Isaiah 53 when the “weather” forecast is poor.
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Jon,
I’m glad you laughed! I agree. Isaiah 53, one of the “the Suffering Servant songs”, puts the world’s forecasts to shame.
~🕊Dora
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An amusing poem with an unexpecting ending – for me and the bug! Nice one.
Here’s mine!
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Keith,
Thank you. You always make us laugh with your gems, so I’m glad to return the favor once in a while.
~🕊Dora
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And he was so full of himself, thinking he was the crown of evolution… and then… splat. Thanks for the good laugh, and it came so unexpected. I hope you feel better soon!
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Gabi,
That’s what I like to hear — the sound of laughter! Glad you enjoyed it. Thank you for your well-wishes too!
~🕊Dora
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Alas poor Nobigbug Butméé the wanna-bee poet. I guess when you are a poetic bug you have to be more careful of being squashed by critics.
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Subroto,
Haha. You got that right! His carapace isn’t as tough as he thinks it is. 😉
~🕊Dora
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Dear Dora,
Poor philosophical bug. I confess I laughed at her untimely end.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Rochelle,
If it made you laugh, her demise was worth it! 🙂
Aleichem shalom,
~🕊Dora
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Something about this poem really bugs me. I can’t quite put my finger on it. 😉 Fun story!
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Anne,
Haha. Maybe it could use some de-bugging?! I don’t know. Glad you enjoyed it!
~🕊Dora
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I enjoyed reading this until the small creature got… well you know. …nicely told
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Michael,
Thank you for reading! I’m glad you enjoyed it.
~🕊Dora
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Mother Nature would, I suspect, be the expert on cruelty.
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Sandra,
There’s no doubt about it. Thanks for reading!
~🕊Dora
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This was one fun thing to read 🙂
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Shalini,
A delightful comment! Thank you.
~🕊Dora
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