Written for dVerse Poets Quadrille Monday –
“Toot Toot” hosted by Lisa who invites us to
get creative with the word ‘horn’ in just 44
words. Here’s where the prompt took me.
He struts the crossroads, adorned in red,
a long twisted horn jammed into his head.
He’ll steal your name, he’ll steal your soul,
displease him once, he’ll swallow you whole.
No sympathy for what he’s done,
yet still we dance when he has won.
NAR©2026
This is “Sympathy for the Devil” by The Rolling Stones
Everything on The Elephant’s Trunk was created by me, unless otherwise indicated. Thanks for your consideration. NAR©2017-present.
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The closing line turns the mirror back on us and it isn’t pretty. Excellent write Nancy 👏
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Right you are, Shaun! Thanks very much. ☺️
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We do tend to dance to his tune, don’t we?! You’ve mastered the rhyme and rhythm so wonderfully here, Nancy — a perfect fit for the theme.
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Thanks, Dora. This was a great theme to just cut loose and have fun! 🤩
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Sounds formidableindeed.
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That’s the devil for you! Thanks, Rosemary 😊
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Not the point I know but that’s a pretty nifty image as well
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Thanks for noticing and commenting. I appreciate it. 😌
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I love the connection to the song…
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I’m glad you enjoyed it, Björn; I had a great time putting it together. Thanks very much.
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Nancy, he’s an insidious one alright. I love that first line. The crossroads is where he is most successful. Great write to the prompt word.
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Thanks, Lisa. This was fun and a really good prompt word. And of course, I had to include the Stones! 🎶
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👏🏻
Most excellent!
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Thanks, hon! 😎
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So true of the current political scenario.
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I wish that wasn’t the case, but it is. Thanks very much, Reena.
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Oooooo! This is perfection! And so is the artwork!
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So glad you like it! Chat got the image just right. Thanks, J.
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Definitely the best song for your devilish poem my friend …
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I really like this song, dear Ivor. Thanks for the introduction! 🎶💙
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It’s a old song from Madrugada before Sivet Hoyem went solo 🎶🌏
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Great image! The only song I thought of, too!
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Thanks very much, Lois. I agree, but let’s see what our friend Ivor came up with. He sure has a way of finding rare music!
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I was also thinking of ‘The Devil Came Down to Georgia.” Ivor always has some good one that I had not heard before!
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Great piece Nance and song choice of course 🙌
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Thanks so much, Ange. It had to be that song. 🎶💙
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Loved your take and the song fits so good 🎶
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Thanks so much, Maggie. One of my favorite songs. 🎶💙
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I grew up to The Rolling Stones, so know what you say about this song ❤️😍
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Interesting take Nancy
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Thanks, sis. 🥰
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You’re most welcome ❤️
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Nicely done and great song choice 💜
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Thanks, Willow! You can never go wrong with Mick and the boys! ❤️
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Aint dat da truth Sistav💜💜💜💜
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excellent, Nance! Loved it! ❤
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Thanks, CA! I’m kind of digging it too 😀
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