ASK ME IN DECEMBER
Babs' Unofficial Challenge
Celebrating my third year on Vocal with my 301st story and an unofficial challenge! Yes, a challenge! Doing my happy dance! Are you ready?
Write a poem/lyrics to my prompt, "ASK ME IN DECEMBER."
Are you curious about the prompt? No! Why not? Here goes anyway. Before seeing my primary physician that's scheduled next week, today was my lab work day. Checking into the clinic, I presented my new insurance carrier card.
While checking in, commented that the previous insurance "Didn't work out and changed."
As the receptionist reviewed her computer screen, she asked, "How do you like this one?"
"It's April! We are only four months in. Ask me in December!" I replied.
Making a copy of my new card, she shook her head and acknowledged, "Yes!"
"Ask Me in December" sounds like a good song title," I sighed.
Of course, she agreed!
Your prompt and mission is to write me a poem/lyrics with the subtitle Ask me in December, Babs' unofficial Challenge.
Naturally, the poem has to be new and published in the Poet Community. It's your choice of poetry style format. You have until the end of April to submit your entry, closing the challenge on the 30th of April at 11:59 pm Central Standard Time.
As for word count, there is no minimum. No maximum. Take that back, your creation should be under 300 words maximum!
After publishing your work, simply link your poem/lyrics in comments.
The winner will receive a $15.00 tip. Second place will receive a $10.00 tip, and last but not least the runner up will receive a $5.00 tip.
Drumroll! Announcement of the winners will be on the 5th of May. For those who aren't familiar, it's Cinco de Mayo day in Texas! Because it is a festive and celebration day, it fits into my third year celebration on Vocal.
Looking forward to reading your poems/lyrics, good luck to y'all!
About the Creator
Babs Iverson
Barbara J Iversen, also known as Babs Iverson, lives in Texas and loves her grandkids to the moon and back. After writing one story, she found that writing has many benefits especially during a pandemic and a Texas-size Arctic Blast.
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One more, this time a little happier: https://vocal.media/poets/at-the-end-of-the-year. Thanks!
Found some last minute inspiration! Thx Babs!https://vocal.media/poets/daddy-s-song-fictional-poetry
First entry: https://vocal.media/poets/a-year-in-review-eith057g. Working on one more. Thanks for the prompt!
This was fun. The character who came out was a surprise... https://vocal.media/poets/ask-me-in-december-cbs6050k
Here's my piece: https://vocal.media/poets/ask-me-in-december-wffi00rv Thanks for the prompt, I had a lot of fun with this one!!
Here's my try: https://vocal.media/poets/in-it
Here's my entry: https://vocal.media/poets/don-t-wait-till-the-end
Don't mistake me I'm promoting but posting a link for my unofficial challenge. Bab You were an inspiration to conduct an unofficial challenge Thanks I'm grateful! https://vocal.media/writers/mistakes-unofficial-challenge
Not Late.... yet worth the delay. https://vocal.media/poets/when-is-your-birthday
https://vocal.media/poets/grace-4c7k0n50
https://vocal.media/poets/your-name-on-my-heart
Here's my poem, with a grateful tribute to Babs at the end! https://vocal.media/poets/ask-your-mama
Finally did one. https://vocal.media/poets/nostalgic-blues Thank you for hosting such a cool challenge. Have a great day, Babs.
Thanks for setting up this challenge - it's a great prompt and I'm loving everyone else's poems! Here's mine: https://vocal.media/poets/over-you-j6gi0cyp
https://vocal.media/poets/ask-me-in-december-3zcg0cv6
https://vocal.media/poets/i-don-t-know-lz2w0a5g
Ahhh poetry is not my happy place, but I'll mull on this and see if my brain comes up with anything! (Come one brain!)
I done one. https://vocal.media/poets/in-december-dao0yuc
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Great prompt
https://vocal.media/poets/stardust-1b1f0y0b
Congratulations on Top Story & ‘ Celebrating my third year on Vocal with my 301st story and an unofficial challenge! ’ Sounds like a fun challenge… it’s generated a lot of interest!
Yeah, that is a good song title.
I'm loving these all these submissions. Speaking of, here is another one from me. https://vocal.media/poets/i-should-have-asked-for-better
https://vocal.media/poets/past-life-h3bs0fqc Throwing my hat into this!