Humpty Dumpty fell
And the crash was heard by all
Still, they said, don’t tell
False flags and footprints
Just like that infamous bell
Preexisting cracks
A story to sell
Elvis alive in freefall
Spinning carrousel
This is in response to two different challenges. One was to write a nine-line verse with this rhyme scheme: a b a c a d a b a, with c and d unrhymed.
The second was to address the notion of the Mandela Effect. I’m not sure if this qualifies, as it’s a non-narrative way to riff about some infamous (or ridiculous) notions, including conspiracies about 9/11, school shootings, the moon landings, and Elvis, but here it is.
Visit both challenges by clicking below.
Tina Stewart Brakebill 
Thanks for joining in with your lovely poetry Tina which fit the prompt perfectly.
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Fun yet biting. I enjoyed reading it.
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Thanks ☺️
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YW 🙂
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You’ve done it so well Tina
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Thank you! 😊
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You’re welcome
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This is genius. So many current situations we could attach to it. Thank you for this cleverness.
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Thank you! 😊
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A great take on both prompts – I shall have to have a go at a Mandala – you have inspired me…
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Thanks! And go for it 😎
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Spinning narratives and lives, in a carousel. Good one!!!
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Thanks! 😎
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A carousel he couldn’t get off… such a sad ending to his life.
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