The Ballad of the Wer-Moth

The Ballad of the Wer-Moth


(Refrain)
For those that spew, with acid tongues,
their thoughts as if they're gold -
Beware the ancient spirits
for they cannot be controlled.

I
Harken! This cautionary tale
might seem a bit far-fetched
yet the proof lies in your closet;
each word in truth is etched.

II
She called herself the "Queen of Style."
Each day she'd cut and paste
opinions on what others did;
no venom did she waste.

III
With each opinion, she would feed
upon designer's souls.
She'd snarl and tear without a care;
their egos filled with holes.

(Refrain)

IV
Nary a kind thought did she share,
her words virulent seeds
that grew within her dark, dank soul
in vengeance for her deeds.

V
There came a night, the full moon bright
she felt herself changing.
With crunching bones and painful moans
she began rearranging.

VI
The antithesis of fashion,
she transformed into a moth.
No longer souls she'd feed upon,
her hunger was for cloth!

(Refrain)

VII
Like a pig's snout seeking truffles,
attracted by the light,
she'd stalk the local shopping malls
stopping only for a bite.

VIII
Soon terror spread across the land,
her exploits made the news.
She was condemned to paper eat –
including her reviews.

IX
Though she now lives reclusively,
do not venture to her lair.
The darkness still lives in her soul –
she'll eat your underwear!

(Refrain)

An entry for Day 10, "Invalid Item" 
Theme: Fantasy~ Tell me a story in rhyme. Think along the lines of a ballad! Include a mystical creature of your own devising. Give this creature a name, explain what kind of creature he/she is and make me 'see' it.
Words to use: dank, damp, ancient, snarl, reclusive, snout.
Words NOT to use: unicorn, woods, wand, magic, or fairy
Form: Ballad ~ A short narrative poem with stanzas of two or four lines and usually a refrain. The story of a ballad can originate from a wide range of subject matter but most frequently deals with folk-lore or popular legends. They are written in straight-forward verse, seldom with detail, but always with graphic simplicity and force.
At least 24 lines.
Line Count: 40