Horror Haiku Club Prompt
September 11 - Lord of the Harvest
The Lord of the Harvest was the most skilled young man in a community. He lead reaping gangs through the fields, directing them and setting the pace for the work.
Your prompt is THE LORD OF THE HARVEST
Crowned in golden rye
His scythe a scepter, he stands
To lead the reaping
The Lord also lead the harvest festival when all the work was done. Some would carry a black bowl to gather donations for their reapers.
We sail the seasons
Crossing fields, guided by stars,
So why call him “lord”?
Sweep strong and sweep strong
and reap the wheat beneath -
the lord's, never yours
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Jacques Scytheman, think now -
until you drive your scythe
into the lord's eye...
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Gathering for lords
is one thing, sure... better
gather for yourself