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It is a good thing that October is in sight because I feel like a zombie. it’s 8:45pm and I’m falling asleep writing this post! So it’s going to be a short one this week.
I have been prepping for my newest challenge: Inktober. I am no artist, but I like to doodle. So, I’ve decided to write a short poem each day in October and then draw something to go along with it. I’ll be posting a bit more in detail tomorrow, but I am excited to have some fun with it.
Speaking of zombies, I stumbled across an interesting poetry book: Zombie Haiku by Ryan Mecum. The whole book is written in haiku snippets and takes the reader on the journey of a guy who has been bitten and is turning into a zombie. I haven’t had a chance to read it yet, but it seems like it’s right up my alley. Here is one of haiku’s from the book:
Biting into heads
is much harder than it looks.
The skull is feisty.
© Ryan Mecum, 2008
I decided to write my own haiku of what has turned me into a zombie this week.
Sweet angelic babe
Banshee-wails throughout the night
Parents never sleep
© Rebecca Herzog, 2017
My daughter read it over my shoulder as I was writing and insisted that I also write one about her and her love for video games (she wants to be a game designer and voice actor when she grows up). So I obliged.
There once was a girl who liked games
Who quickly won all the acclaim
With daring and poise
She beat all the boys
And now she has fortune and fame
© Rebecca Herzog, 2017
I hope that everyone’s week has gone well and that you have a spectacular beginning of October. It’s my favorite.
Sloth Reads 
This reminds me when my middle child was constantly singing “All I want to do is eat your brain, I'm not unreasonable.” I thought he'd never stop. Now he has, and I can't remember the next line for the life of me. He must have sang it hundreds of times before he finally stopped. I bow before the mighty power of my brain to push right out things I don't like to think about. They are just GONE! LOL (Or I'm going senile. Also possible.)
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That zombie book sounds fun! And best wishes to your daughter on her future plans…trust me, being a voice actor – just like biting into heads – is a lot harder than it seems! 😉
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Zombies, oh my! They aren't my favorite topic, but I just might enjoy that bit of haiku. I enjoyed both of your poems about your kids. Hang in there, and sleep will come again…until they keep you up until they come home at night.
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What fun to read about a zombie haiku book, and then from them to your own zombie week to video games. Best wishes for “inktober” and getting a bit more sleep!
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I'm not really into zombies – so that haiku doesn't get a nibble from me. 😉 But I did love your two poems for your kiddos. They're keepers!
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Aww. I read that zombie book–love the concept!–a few years ago, but it didn't quite work for me somehow. I adore your poem about what has turned you into a zombie. Everyone says these days fly, but when you're in them–not so much! Great poem for your daughter, too!
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This is hilarious! My teens would love this book – zombies are still so insanely popular, I think largely because we all feel like zombies some of the time, especially when the weather gets all gloomy. 😀
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Inktober sounds like a great plan. Nudging yourself with a daily challenge will keep your poetry and drawing skills sharp. Have fun with it!
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I like the idea of Inktober, Rebecca, and found your poems about your children an early October treat.
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Fun haikus and limerick Rebecca! Hope you enjoy your venture with Inktober too!
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You are quite the on-demand poet!
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