Like a Bat Out of Hell

Meatloaf again?

Poor Eddie, got no respect Served for dinner on a table that for his friends was set

For punishment of being more popular than Dr. Frank His body transmogrified into a steak that was flank.

Poor Aristophanes never realized what would happen with The Birds When he created the phrase that lived long after his dirge

The phrase was used every where, even the Gates of Hell To describe the quick, erratic flight of the bats from the well

Soon, Meatloaf’s album became a sensation Turning Aristophanes’ words into his own special creation

The album took a while to become a great hit Meanwhile Meatloaf gained some weight, a bit

As soon as the song was released, Meatloaf’s palms became better greased.

He co-starred in a movie as a guy named Eddie Who made a grand entrance under some gravy

“Meatloaf again?” when dinner is served, they yell. But when he enters to sing, they scream “Like a Bat out of Hell!”

This was a prompt. I believe it came from B. A. Cumberlidge. and Timothy Key. I apologize if I am wrong, but I am too lazy to go back and check. Thanks for tagging me. Makes me want to watch The Rocky Horror Picture Show for the 8,356th time. Tim Curry was soooo good in that show!

Chuck Roast tries to write Satire and Humor. Sometimes other stuff, too. This is some of that “other stuff,” with a modicum of humor. But one thing he likes is comments from readers to interact with. Please feel free to leave a comment, Or, if you write your own story about the prompt, please tag me. I’d love to read them, and comment back to you. I can be reached at [email protected].

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