Famous Last Words

The world is burning around me.
This is not my finest hour.

I have no prayer of winning,
but that doesn’t mean I won’t try.

If my sword should fail,
I still have my teeth.

If my teeth break,
let it be in your throat.

I may not win,
but then again, neither might you.

Song Choice: As this was part of the inspiration for the Toad's Challenge, Carmina Burana

This prompt is part of Imaginary Gardens With Real Toad's Flash 55 Prompt. Go and enjoy more poetry at their site. 
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32 comments:

  1. Magaly GuerreroOctober 3, 2015 at 9:00 PM

    Chomp! Chomp!! Chomp!!!

    I'm totally with this speaker. If we are going to lose anyway, might as well rid the world of as much nasty as possible.

    This made me giggle. Gracias!

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    1. Magaly GuerreroOctober 3, 2015 at 9:00 PM

      Almost forgot, I think Poe would really approve the speaker's teeth action. ;-D

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    2. RommyOctober 3, 2015 at 9:05 PM

      I'm glad that we both have the same grim sort of sense of humor. :D I can hear the protagonist of the poem laugh as well at the thought of teeth so well utilized.

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    3. Magaly GuerreroOctober 3, 2015 at 9:14 PM

      "Muahahaha!" *cough*

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  2. Rosemary Nissen-WadeOctober 4, 2015 at 12:05 AM

    I laughed with fellow-feeling – but then I thought again about the title. Hmm, perhaps more wry than triumphant?

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    1. RommyOctober 4, 2015 at 7:21 AM

      Probably more wry. Though with this kind of determination, anything is possible isn't it?

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  3. Susie ClevengerOctober 4, 2015 at 1:37 AM

    If we must lose, let us fight any way. Weapon or teeth, let us chose to not surrender. Great 55!

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    1. RommyOctober 4, 2015 at 7:22 AM

      I'll raise a toast to that! Thanks for stopping by :)

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  4. brudbergOctober 4, 2015 at 2:12 AM

    Alas, too many fights end with both losing. But I guess there are those cases when we have to stand our ground.

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    1. RommyOctober 4, 2015 at 7:30 AM

      Yes, that's an all too sad fact in this world. I think a good question to ask oneself is "Is this the hill I want to die on?" Most times the answer is no. But every once in awhile, it's yes.

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  5. Kerry O'ConnorOctober 4, 2015 at 4:20 AM

    Each couplet contains a wealth of inference and they follow on so well from each other too.

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    1. RommyOctober 4, 2015 at 7:32 AM

      Thanks! I'm happy with the way the structure of this turned out as well.

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  6. hedgewitchOctober 4, 2015 at 9:06 AM

    Love the fierceness of this--and adversity makes us fierce, or forgotten. My favorite line is 'If my teeth break/let it be in your throat.' I am totally down with that. The rest of the poem is equally strong and equally true to its warrior self. A complete pleasure to read.

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    1. RommyOctober 4, 2015 at 9:53 AM

      True, we have a choice when adversity hits us and coming back with everything you have,while it may not assure you victory, at least gives you a small chance at it. And that's worth something.

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  7. SusanOctober 4, 2015 at 9:48 AM

    Love! Teeth and throat and the voiceless voiced. I would renounce non-violence for a moment if I could thus save the world. Crunch!

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    1. RommyOctober 4, 2015 at 9:54 AM

      I'm a fan of talking things out first as well. But there are some things, like my children for instance, that bring out the fighter in me.

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  8. Sharon RawsonOctober 4, 2015 at 10:02 AM

    Love the ferocity! That was one magnificent roar, Rommy!

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  9. OmaLindasOldeBaggsandStuftShirtsOctober 4, 2015 at 11:34 AM

    Rommy, this has a very personal feel to it for me. I've taken a bite or two out of "life" lately.......thanks for a very big grin. This is delightfully hard edged. Oma Linda

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    1. RommyOctober 4, 2015 at 1:42 PM

      Thanks! Sometimes those big bites are what are needed. I'm glad you enjoyed it :)

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  10. petoskystoneOctober 4, 2015 at 11:59 AM

    Inspiring!

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  11. FireblossomOctober 4, 2015 at 12:16 PM

    These are some kick-ass couplets, lady.

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    1. RommyOctober 4, 2015 at 1:43 PM

      Those couplets are certainly ready to bring the ass kicking!

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  12. ZQOctober 4, 2015 at 7:41 PM

    I would hate to wrestle you for the beer :-)
    ZQ

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  13. grapelingOctober 4, 2015 at 8:35 PM

    satisfyingly grim and tough-minded ~

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  14. HannahOctober 7, 2015 at 8:29 PM

    I appreciate the determination/persistence - well done!

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  15. MargaretOctober 7, 2015 at 10:59 PM

    Fair warning has been issued. Powerful.

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  16. RommyOctober 9, 2015 at 12:02 PM

    Definitely more than fair warning has! Thanks for stopping by.

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