Prompt: Rot
Dear Mr. Potato, what do you want me to do
I bought you on Thursday, and you’re already goo
I keep you cool, dry, and dark
Do I need to build you an ark?
I just want some mash later in the week
But you’ve turned into a fetid creek
Half the bag has turned to mush
Almost like you’re in a rush
I understand your desire to speedrun decay
But I really shouldn’t have to pray
For potatoes that last one full week
My desire isn’t really that unique
Please stop becoming a Petri dish
I just want a potato that doesn’t go squish
I’ll perform a dark ritual if needs be
Just please let me have spuds for tea.
Jonathon Greenall is a freelance writer, artist, and tabletop roleplaying game designer who has written for CBR, Polygon, Nintendo Life, Gayley Dreadful, Enbylife, and many other publications. They have also published several popular and highly-praised tabletop roleplaying games including “You Have One Ability….The Ability To Fuck This Up,” “Macarons, Milkshakes, And Magic,” and “Wander Wizards.”
Jonathon has always been fascinated by media, from the big hitters to the small, obscure, and often overlooked titles that linger on the sidelines, capturing both the on and off-camera stories that make these shows so fascinating.
Jonathon is also a major anime fan, having been exposed to the medium through shows like Sailor Moon and Revolutionary Girl Utena. Since then, Jonathon has maintained a passion for anime, watching most new shows each season and hunting down overlooked gems from previous ones.