Junior

It's in his blood.

Little Junior Dracula

Desires to surmount

His family’s gothic legacy;

Someday he’ll surely Count

 

The little sucker works so hard

From moonrise to moonset

He stokes his natural appetites ~

He’ll earn that black cape yet

 

Junior Drac is expert

In “mirroric nonreflection”

And from his coffin, practices

His midnight resurrection

 

He keeps his canines sharp as spears

He’ll do just what it takes

To someday rule Bran Castle,

No matter what the stakes

Author's Note

I can hear you all groaning at this one - I couldn't help myself!

Reviews

[rhythm&blues]

Not groaning, smiling actually. Clever one Rita.

[Rita L. Sev]

:) Thanks, R&B! Glad to give a smile!

[Aehr]

Haha :) Amazing poem. I'm really into vampires, and draculas and everything, so I certainly enjoyed it :)

[Rita L. Sev]

Glad this passed the test as a Vampire piece! :) Thanks, Rhea!

[Aehr]

haha it sure did. A straight A lol :D You're welcome :)

[Souladareatease]

no groans here- that was sweetly witty-(corny humor works when delivered with such wit)
This truly made me smile Rita=excellent write!!!

[Rita L. Sev]

Thank you, Soul - yes, corny was the muse that night! Glad to give a smile!

[Souladareatease]

:) indeed!!!

[Kristin Lee]

I think is adorable. The humor was perfect. I love all the little puns. Totally had me smiling :)

[Rita L. Sev]

:) So glad this made you smile! Thanks, Kristin!

[richom]

"Little sucker, surely Count, what the stakes." Groanworthy indeed, but very clever and great fun.
Superb meter and rhyme (nonreflection/resurrection!).
The drawing of the face fits the text perfectly. Did you draw it yourself?
Thanks for an enjoyable read. Richard

[Rita L. Sev]

Ha! Thanks, Rich - glad you liked this silly piece! I get a bit OCD about rhyme and meter at times, and this was one of those times. I found the pic on Google after writing - I thought it was perfect, too! :)

[B-poet]

Very witty and entertaining. An enjoyable read for sure. Great work. :)

[Rita L. Sev]

Thank you - glad you enjoyed!

[Jack...]

Who would have ever thought of Young Dracula...perhaps Mel Brooks, perhaps...Rita. Very cute Rita.

[Rita L. Sev]

Now THAT would have been a fun movie! Mel Brooks' "Young Dracula"! :) Thanks , Jack!

[SteveB]

Last two lines enjoyyable puns but is it "Bran" or "Bram"?

I continue to marvel at your ability to create little gems. Brava!

[Rita L. Sev]

The castle is Bran Castle (I looked it up to be sure). The author, of course, Bram Stoker (hence the use of "stokes" in the second stanza). Thanks, Steve!

[SteveB]

I stand corected. And hang my head that I missed "stokes". well done you witty lady.

[Marie]

Very punny inded.

[Rita L. Sev]

I couldn't help it... :)

[Zahra]

Ha this is fun, enjoyed this.
Someday he’ll surely Count
:p very nice, clever piece.

[Rita L. Sev]

:) Thank you, Voice!