Written for RDP, where sgeoil asks us
to get creative with the word “magnanimous”.
Thanks, Heather! Here’s where the prompt took me.
Tag: Humor
What A Trip! – A Cinquain
Written for Cinquain Poetry Prompt #41
where our inspiration is “trip”.
Here’s my mirror cinquain.
King Cobra
Written for Esther’s Laughing Along
With A Limerick. The prompt word
is ‘hiss’ and this is my limerick.
RDP Saturday: critters
Written for RDP, where Punam asks us
to get creative with the word “critters”.
Thanks, Punam! Here’s where the prompt took me.
It Was Many Years Ago Today
The Beekeeper
Written for Gerry & Sue’s Weekly Prompts
Weekend Challenge using the word ‘alternative’.
Here’s where the prompt took me.
RDP Wednesday: crazy
Written for RDP, where sgeoil asks us
to get creative with the word “crazy”.
Thanks, Heather! Here’s where the prompt took me.
The Look Of Love
Written for Fandango’s Story Starter.
Here’s my story, using Fan’s prompt line:
It had never entered Richard’s mind that his son
was not his own blood.
Last Catch
Written for Esther’s Laughing Along
With A Limerick. The prompt word
is ‘cast’ and this is my limerick.
RDP Tuesday: observant
Written for RDP, where Martha asks us
to get creative with the word “observant”.
Thanks, Martha! Here’s where the prompt took me.
RDP Thursday: gregarious
Written for RDP, where bushboy asks us
to get creative with the word “gregarious”.
Thanks, Brian! Here’s where the prompt took me.
RDP Wednesday: pleasant
Written for RDP, where sgeoil asks us
to get creative with the word “pleasant”.
Thanks, Heather! Here’s where the prompt took me.
Seeing Double
Written for Esther’s Laughing Along
With A Limerick. The prompt word
is ‘dim’ and this is my limerick.
Destination Unknown
Our gracious host, Rochelle, is asking us to get
creative in 100 words or less using the photo
seen below. Welcome to Friday Fictioneers
This is where the prompt took me.
Ode On An Ice Cream Churn
Written for Monday Poetry Prompt: How do I love thee?
Our host, Bartholomew, asks us to write a poem
in response to Elizabeth Barrett-Browning’s famous quote.
Here’s where the prompt took me.
RDP Wednesday: ringleader
Written for RDP, where sgeoil asks us
to get creative with the word “ringleader!”.
Thanks, Heather! Here’s where the prompt took me.
Yo!
In this dog-eat-dog world,
there can be only one ringleader:
THE MEOWFIA
When these cats are in town, all bets are off.
FUHGEDDABOUDIT!!
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One Bad Apple
Written for Esther’s Laughing Along
With A Limerick. The prompt word
is ‘apple’ and this is my limerick.
Best In Show
Written for Esther’s “Can You Tell A Story In” –
exactly 66 words using the six prompt words
shown below. In exactly 66 words, here’s my flash.
underdog, decorate, lollipop, hexagon, money, and photograph
Continue reading “Best In Show”Goodness Gracious!
Written for Esther’s Laughing Along
With A Limerick #269. The prompt
word is ‘calm’. This is my limerick.
Photobomb
Written for Crispina’s Crimson’s
Creative Challenge #071. I chose Pic #1.
Here’s where the image took me.
RDP Friday: junk
Written for RDP, where Martha asks us
to get creative with the word “junk”.
Thanks, Martha! Here’s my take.
The Critique
Our gracious host, Rochelle, is asking us to get
creative in 100 words or less using the photo
seen below. Welcome to Friday Fictioneers.
This is where the prompt took me.
Blues In The Night
Written for Esther’s Laughing Along
With A Limerick #268. The prompt
word is ‘night’. This is my limerick.
RDP Wednesday: hysterical
Written for RDP, where sgeoil asks us
to get creative with the word “hysterical”.
Thanks, Heather! Here’s my response.
RDP Monday: cord
Written for RDP, where sgeoil asks us
to get creative with the word “cord”.
Thanks, Heather! Here’s my take.
August 15, 1965: Tickets To Ride
Written for David’s Weave Written Weekly #195
where Marion asks us to write a Memento Poem.
I have chosen to write about the day my mother
surprised me with tickets to see The Beatles.
This is my Memento Poem. Thanks, Marion!
Soft Touch
This is an oldie, published twice already,
but since we’re currently buried in a few
feet of snow, I figured it could use another
airing. Hope you enjoy this one …. again.
RDP Thursday: catenary
Written for RDP, where bushboy asks us
to get creative with the word “catenary”.
Thanks, Brian! Here’s my musical take.
Silly Dingus Magee
Written for Esther’s Laughing Along
With A Limerick #267. The prompt
word is ‘crime’. This is my limerick.
RDP Wednesday: captivating
Written for RDP, where sgeoil asks us
to get creative with the word “captivating”.
Thanks, Heather! Here’s my musical take.
The Elephant's Trunk 