Helping Hand

Written to model an assignment: Write a poem based on the elements of horror as discussed in class using the unit's vocabulary. Boo-yah.

Marvin was an affable lad, a kind and friendly soul,

But quirky in a palpable way, not just a little droll.

When asked one day to lend a hand, he vehemently agreed;

Marvin was profoundly glad to help a friend in need.

A pragmatic plan ascended from his reason’s deepest trough;

He hoisted up his sharpest ax and cut his poor hand off.

He zealously presented it, for it was none too hefty;

He never understood why they, thereafter, called him “Lefty”.