Merry Christmas everyone! I was a bit down on my b-day, but we had a fantastic Christmas so my emotions are on an all time high (however, we are off to visit our families for about four days so that emotional lift may be temporary...LOL!) Anyway, if you're new here, it's Microfiction Monday where Susan, over at Stony River, posts a picture and asks us to compose a "story" in 140 characters or less (including spaces and punctuation).
My stories seem a little elementary this week (especially my stab at a poetry piece), but I'll let you all be the judge. Here is this week's picture and my first story (I used some good old Irish names since Susan took this picture in Ireland):
The epitome of cool, Casey sat motionless, waiting for his chance-Devlin always got the prime roosting spots, but today would be different. (140 characters)
I worked and reworked (and reworded) this poem throughout the day-even burning a pan full of nuts I was roasting for candy. Anyway, I landed on that 140 marker finally and this is what I came up with:
Two pigeons at odds
Atop an old rail
Each sitting still
Not moving a tail
He is wrong
I am right
And there they sit
All day and all night
(140 characters)
You know, it's funny what pops into your head when you sit down to write a passage. After some family events a couple days ago, I can't help thinking I'm like one of the birds in my poem. Maybe I need to heed my own warning? What about you-did your writing this week resemble anything going on in your every day life? Just curious... See you all next week, and Happy New Year!
Fun one for the day, Susan!! Hope you had a wonderful Christmas! And wishing you a very Happy New Year!
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I love your rhyme. So silly these fights can be at times.... :O)
ReplyDeleteOh, these are great, Susan. I laughed at both of them. Mine had to do with nagging, but my husband is the one who nags (constantly gives "advice" and "reminders"), not I. Have a relaxing after-Christmas time.
ReplyDeleteI loved both your contributions- they both made me laugh. Hope you are having a great holiday!
ReplyDeleteSusan;
ReplyDeleteI thought your poem was wonderful.
I only wish that if I sat all day and worked on a poem that it would come out half as good as yours!
Have a wonderful week!
Hi Susan,
ReplyDeleteLoved your story, very funny. He's trying to get a leg up...hmmm, I wonder how he will achieve that?
Loved your poem, very funny ending. I can picture them both upset all day and night.
I do that sometimes too (with my poetry), I end up writing what I feel. I just bought a car today so that would explain the "fear" in my poem. I'm just glad it's over and I can enjoy my car now.
I'm glad your Christmas was fun
ReplyDeleteI have the most dramatic dysfunctional family on earth, I hum to myself in my head a lot when we're all together :)
I think your poem is wonderful, I don't even attempt poetry
and I love the story
Fabulous! Loved the poem especially :O)
ReplyDeleteWell if it helps, the 2nd one is my favorite!
ReplyDeleteSheesh! he isn't very broadminded is he?
ReplyDeleteThanks for posting!
Both were really good Susan, You couldn't get more Irish with Casey and Devlin. The Poem was perfect. A Wonderful New Year 2011 is wished for you.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great poem!
ReplyDeleteThe thought that a pigeon might be the "epitome of cool" made me laugh.
Happy New Year to you and yours.
I loved 'em both. That poem truly worked nicely for birds and other species.
ReplyDeleteYou know, those two pigeons in your poem remind me of my uncles! Come to think of it, so do the two looking for top roost .....
ReplyDeleteSusan....
ReplyDeleteEverything here ROCKED!
Very original...Have a Happy New Year!
Both of them are funny! My blog Is nothing But my everyday life: )
ReplyDeleteHope you are enjoying the visits and Have a Happy New Year!
Happy belated birthday! (<--I thought I smelled cake!)
ReplyDeleteLoved both of your micros, but it was the poem that really hit the spot for me. It reminds me of me talking to Humbug, my husband, earlier this month, when he said he didn't see any reason for getting a Christmas tree this year!
SparkleFarkle and Humbug on the Fence by Susan Fobes
Two pigeons at odds
Atop an old rail
Each sitting still
Not moving a tail
He is wrong
I am right
And there they sit
All day and all night!
Happy New Year!
SparkleFarkle~~~~~*
Those are both terrific. LOL. Love how you find the fun in these prompts.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely pic of two pigeons. Loved your poem too.I wish you and your family a Happy New Year, Susan!
ReplyDeleteCongrats Susan - You are the Wednesdays Ten winner for your terrific contribution! I loved it :) Thanks for participating. Here's the link to the winning announcement:
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