Challenge
Challenge of the Month XVII: August
You somehow find yourself back in 2019, sitting next to Jeffrey Epstein on the plane before it lands and he's arrested. You know what's coming, but he can't know. Write the ambiance and conversation. Fiction or non-fiction, poetry or Prose. $100 purse to our favorite entry. Outstanding entries will be shared with our publishing partners.
Cabin Pressure
Hey Mr. Epstein, oh hey Mr. E.
On armrest hog charges, you've pleaded guilty.
I'm joking, of course, for your only known fault
Is ripping your pretzel snack, spilling the salt.
No pressure in cabin, no turbulence here;
The skies are not cloudy; the landing strip's clear.
Now close your tray table and overhead bin;
The upright position please put your seat in.
The captain is switching the seat belt sign on -
It's gleaming bright orange like your bestie Don.
Heed not those flashing red lights on the ground;
It's standard procedure for where you are bound.
You think that was bumpy, well, buckle up tight.
I'll see you around (in news headlines tonight).
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