Lifted Logic

Sebastian flashed his phone. “This’ll blow up soon.”
Jimmy gasped and whirled, “Then we’ll help it rise!”
He spun about and hurried off, whistling a tune,
He came back with balloons beneath a false moon.
“I’ve brought the proper gear to claim the prize.”
Sebastian groaned. “That’s not what people mean.”
Jimmy snatched the phone and tied ribbons about the case.
“The higher it can climb, the more it’ll be seen.”
“You turned one passing thought into a mad machine.”
Jimmy grinned. “It all begins with lift and plenty of space.”
The bundled balloons pulled the phone over the crowd.
Jimmy pointed and cried, “Look! It’s gaining fame!”
He waved at the strangers, grinning broad and loud.
“More balloons!” he cried. “Engagement loves loud!”
Sebastian pinched his nose. “That isn’t the same.”
The phone broke free and plummeted down.
Jimmy cheered, “It peaked! That’s how fame starts falling!”
Sebastian shook his head and groaned, “You’re a great clown.”
“Nonsense, don’t you see? I’ve launched your post all over town.”
“You owe me another phone, and I won’t let you try stalling.”

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Lifted Logic
The full poem card for “Lifted Logic.”

Scene Images


Scene One
Sebastian’s casual comment sends Jimmy searching for a very literal solution.
Scene Two
Jimmy turns one passing thought into a full balloon-rigging operation.
Scene Three
The phone begins to rise, and Jimmy mistakes the spectacle for success.
Scene Four
Sebastian loses a phone while Jimmy celebrates a flawless launch.