Thursday, August 11, 2022

Just Bill



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Just Bill


“Success is a lousy teacher. It seduces smart

people into thinking they can’t lose.”--Bill Gates.


He felt like the King of the Road.

He adhered to the Muscle Code.

He had Chevrolet Impala

on his chest; gold crayola

fenders, 396 mill,

rag top, 4-speed--name was Bill.

He felt like the King of the Road.

He adhered to the Muscle Code.



Glenn Buttkus


Octelle


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15 comments:

  1. Sanaa RizviAugust 11, 2022 at 1:13 PM

    Such smooth and expertly wrought rhymes here, Glenn! You rocked the prompt! 💖💖

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  2. GraceAugust 11, 2022 at 1:37 PM

    Love the quote inspiration and your response in the form of Octelle. Car was spot on. I am smiling to the Muscle Code.

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  3. Sunra RainzAugust 11, 2022 at 2:57 PM

    Sounds like he's compensating for something, lol! Enjoyed reading this, Glenn. You flesh out characters so well :-)

    Sunra

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  4. FireblossomAugust 11, 2022 at 4:05 PM

    I'm from Detroit where muscle cars are king, so I'm pretty sure I've met Bill or someone just like him.

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  5. Gillena CoxAugust 11, 2022 at 4:57 PM

    Wow so well done!!!
    Luv the opening quote.
    Happy Thursday.

    Much💖love

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  6. Tricia SankeyAugust 11, 2022 at 5:13 PM

    Clever little Octelle! Great title and quote to rev it up.

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  7. JadeLiAugust 11, 2022 at 5:27 PM

    "He had Chevrolet Impala on his chest" is a great line in a fine tribute octelle to a swell muscle car. I miss those old chrome king boats.

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  8. TruedessaAugust 11, 2022 at 6:27 PM

    He's flexing his muscles ready to roll.

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  9. NitinAugust 11, 2022 at 8:02 PM

    Wonderful use of personification. I haven't read too many poems about muscle cars. So, this was refreshing.

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  10. ben AlexanderAugust 11, 2022 at 11:52 PM

    I think this octelle gets my award for "most fun to read" ~ I love it, Glenn!

    Much love,
    David [ben Alexander]

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  11. MishAugust 12, 2022 at 12:48 PM

    You brought this bad boy to life with the tools of the Octelle. Nice one.

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  12. paeansunpluggedAugust 12, 2022 at 12:49 PM

    Ooh! Love the muscled display, Glenn! Fantastic.

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  13. robkistnerAugust 12, 2022 at 2:26 PM

    Loved this Glenn, read like a folk ode — “Impala Bill”! Loved my rag tops, had a number of ‘em brother — my rollin’ love nests… 😏✌🏼❤️

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  14. Mrityunjay DixitAugust 13, 2022 at 7:39 AM

    A fun octelle. Enjoyed it very much.

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  15. purplepeninportland.comAugust 14, 2022 at 5:52 PM

    Like where this prompt took you, Glenn!

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