Wonderland 2024

A-3. The Golden Key

PROMPT ▶︎

You've come across a key that unlocks anything. Write a poem (<40 lines) or a short story (<500 words) about this most fascinating item in your possession.

There exist other worlds than this,
Boundless options, traveling bliss.
Access awaits the bold and free,
Your Golden Key beckons to thee

Just put the key in any door,
Then turn the lock and wish for more.
Open up and have a look-see,
Your Golden Key beckons to thee.

With its potential off the charts,
It'll open doors, or even hearts.
Power best used wisely, you'll see,
Your Golden Key beckons to thee.

There exist other worlds than this,
Your Golden Key beckons to thee.


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(14 lines)


FORM: Kyrielle Sonnet  1

Footnotes
1  One of my favorite poems that I've written while on this site is "Wonderland" . In honor of that poem and it's thematic parallels with this activity, I thought that matching its Kyrielle Sonnet form would be a fun callback.