Take Me To Your Leader
For The Vocal Extraterrestrial Challenge
This is for the Vocal Extraterrestrial Challenge that you can read about here
The Prompt
Write a rhyming poem about the first thing you would introduce to an alien on Earth.
The format I have chosen is a villanelle, I don't know if that will be acceptable.
The music is "Loving The Alien" by David Bowie
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"Take Me To Your Leader" Were The Words It Said To Me
As It Walked Down The Slipway From Its Silver Machine
Just Wait A Minute Now, I Got Something You Must See
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Come Closer Now, And I Will Show You My Christmas Tree
With Its Baubles And Tinsel And Its Needles So Green
"Take Me To Your Leader" Were The Words It Said To Me
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The Extraterrestrial Stared, From Its Eyes Light Streamed
The Christmas Tree Was Something It Could Never Believe
Just Wait A Minute Now, I Got Something You Must See
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Then It Saw More, The Christmas Presents Beneath The Tree
Shiny Silver Wrapping Paper, In The Light, Did Gleam
"Take Me To Your Leader" Were The Words It Said To Me
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Alien Fascination For The Pleasures Earthly
It Reached Out To Touch, Its Own Christmas Present Retrieved
Just Wait A Minute Now, I Got Something You Must See
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With All That I Had Shown It, The Alien Thankfully
Showed Me Gratitude With A Gift That Did Glow And Gleam
"Take Me To Your Leader" Were The Words It Said To Me
Just Wait A Minute Now, I Got Something You Must See
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Comments (10)
Nice job!
Niceπ
Outstanding π
Oooo, I wanna know what the alien gifted you ππ
Beautiful little villanelle.
Great poem!
Wonderful absolutely wonderful!!! Love this!!!β€οΈβ€οΈπ
great take on the prompt. <3
This is so lovely. And the alien got a Christmas present too π€ Love the sentimentality and the enthusiasm of the narrator's voice. Thank you, a really heart warming read that has made my Saturday π€
Oh, I love Christmas, so this was such a great idea!! Loved that you chose this format for the entry :)