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PROMPT May 21st Not including your phone, computer, or other Googling device, write about the top five most useful items you own. Collin splashed a little cream into his tea and stirred it with his crooked spoon. He peered out the big picture window of his cottage. Well, it was the only window Collin had, and it was smeared with dirt and grime. But Collin had rubbed a spot clear. One that was big enough for him to see the world outside. There was a lot to see! The trees and foliage were all overgrown and taking over the yard at a quickening pace. The flowers were fading and gasping for water. Some even lay dying in brown brittle heaps. The little path to his cottage was quite a mess with weeds sprouting everywhere and gravel kicked aside. Collin sighed because his yard screamed for some care. But when would that be? Collin didn't know. Really didn't care. But as Collin sighed some more and splashed more cream into his tea his beady little eyes spotted the flag on his post box. It was up! There was mail to be had! So Collin threw down is spoon and raced out for the mail. There was only one piece but Collin hugged it to his chest. Then ran back inside to open his prize. And there...there before him was a glorious prize. Collin's eyes brightened as he read through the letter. A survey! Collin loved surveys! And with a little laugh and a kick of his heels he tore through his cottage in search of a pen. And when seated again in little chair at the little table in front of the big picture window with its dirt and grime, Collin lowered his head and tucked into the survey. It was a simple survey of course, but Collin tapped his head and gave it a thought before he answered the one question the survey contained. Five useful items it wanted to know. And yes, Collin did know. He knew exactly what items he would note. Well, four of them at least. He'd have to think of the fifth. But he picked up his pen and scribbled his list: 1. Me Walking Stick. That's number one. It helps with me knees. After 300 years me knees tend to give out. 2. Ah! The Little Bag of Charms I keep close to meself. Comes in handy for a trick or a trap. 3. The Spell Book my Ma gave me as I went out on me own. Haven't used it but once but it's important to me. 4. Oooooo...The Cloak I stole from Dylan 50 or more years ago. It keeps me hidden when I need it the most. 5. Hmmmmm....now that takes some thinking and some serious thought. Hmmm...but...Of course! It's me noggin! It's crafty and sly. And it keeps me in profit with my tricks or my traps. Collin put down his pen and read what he wrote. Yes, he was satisfied and gave a shake of his head. He stuffed the survey into the return envelope that came with a stamp, and then race out to the post box and shoved it in. He closed the door of the box and lifted the flag. Then he marched back inside to finish his tea. And hope beyond hope he'd find another the next day. |
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