I decided to "mooove" in a different direction this fine Microfiction Monday, even though the picture struck me as funny at first. I mean, all I could think of were a stream of one-liners and quite a few cow puns, so "udderly" ridiculous-okay, that was the last one, I promise. Here are my serious takes on today’s picture:
I am like you bull, betrayed by a trusted caregiver-my father sees me as an object for barter, but will my new husband view me as such? (137 characters)
Thirty heads of cattle
That’s the price to pay
Thirty heads of cattle
Nothing more to say
Just thirty heads of cattle
For my wedding day (138 characters)
Just head on over to Susan's blog, Stony River and check out all the other submissions. Remember, you can have no more than 140 characters, and that includes spaces and punctuation-quite a challenge I can tell you!
I know I have been a bit absent on my blog lately, but I decided to really relax with my family this holiday, and that meant no computer time. But I will be posting at least two more times this week-one will be a review of educational but still fun DS games, and the other will be a jocular post centered around the funny things my kids have done these past few days, so I hope you'll be back!
Great takes on the pic of the day, Susan! Particularly like the second one! Hope you have a great week!
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Poor girl- just chattel for cattle to her dad, but perhaps not to her young suitor. Good one, and I like the poem that goes along with the first story, too.
ReplyDeleteWow... great verse. I love it. Great take on this.
ReplyDeleteThanks Sylvia and Pat-I had a hard time with this entry, but eased into it after my husband came over and helped me laugh about it!
ReplyDeleteNever take these TOO seriously.
ReplyDeleteWhatever pops out is The One!!
Susan
ReplyDeleteI was struck by laughs too when I first saw this weeks picture.
What you cam up with was really good, both of them so different.
Hope you had a great holiday with your family!
I know I did!
Oh Susan, I know that the new husband will treat his wench nice. She seems very expensive.
ReplyDeleteI like your second one too. Don't look a gift steer or two in the mouth when it comes to wedding presents.
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Such a serious take on the photos...and like;ly very close to the truth in many cultures even today!
ReplyDeleteJim, thanks for the laugh-wench indeed (LOL!)
ReplyDeleteEG Wow, I thought I would try to against my first instincts tonight. Anyway, my humor was just too corny with this one!
Very imaginative. Good one!
ReplyDeletevery nice, LOVED your poem, it has a really nice ring to it.
ReplyDeleteI think we all understand, blogging just absorbs us sometimes but good thing our families remind us to get back into family time.
What a catchy, little wedding ditty! Such fun!
ReplyDeleteHi Susan! I liked both, but particularly the poem!
ReplyDeleteA fun little rhyme that boils all thoughts of love in marriage down to a load of bull!
ReplyDeleteNicely done, Susan. I like them both. I had a tough time with the pic this week, and only came up with the funnies...and (you nailed it) it was hard not to run with the puns.
ReplyDeleteLife wasn't much of a bargain for women back then, was it?
ReplyDeleteI think she should jump on a bull and ride away! Nicely done!
ReplyDeleteWell, it either ate my comment or it'll post twice. :)
ReplyDeleteI think the woman should jump on a bull and ride to freedom! Nicely done.
I like where you took this, but I can see where you have been tempted elsewhere at first.
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed a pretty much computer-free weekend as well. Love those!
I had a similar thought with mine. Great minds and all.... :O)
ReplyDeleteI love that second one!
ReplyDeletea nice dowry.
ReplyDeleteThese are good. I especially like the second one. I was leaning in the dowry direction, then another thought trampled me.
ReplyDeleteLove all your efforts including the puns! LOL
ReplyDeleteI agree with Mama Zen...the 2nd one is my favorite of the two but they are BOTH wonderful!
ReplyDeleteGoodness! Good on ya for thinking outside the stall!
ReplyDeleteNice take on this.
ReplyDeleteQuite a dowry! Good one.
ReplyDeleteI bet there is more truth in your story than we will ever know.
ReplyDeleteExcellent! A story and a poem--I enjoyed them both.
ReplyDeleteHope you and your family had a great Thanksgiving.Enjoy your break! I need a few computer-free days too:)
ReplyDeleteSuper stuff, Susan. I was mooo-ved by the poem!
ReplyDeleteHave a great week, and thanks for stopping by mine.
Thanks for stopping by everybody!
ReplyDeleteI like the second one...it's cute.
ReplyDeleteThat's a good one! You've done it again, Susan.
ReplyDeleteI say go ahead and relax with your family as much as you can for the Holidays. I've been trying to spend more time off the computer as well. Not always so successful though.
Some wedding memories are best forgotten!! Slick idea!
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