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Tell me, Mistress Hoarder What do you collect? I hoard handbags So I did detect!  You hoard handbags, She hoards jars of honey He hoards neckties They hoard their money. I wonder what pleasure Hoarders get, keeping things? What do they treasure What joy do objects bring? Why not, instead, hoard deeds Acts of courage and kindness Giving to those in need Acts that leave you blessed Hoard good manners Hoard words of wisdom Hoard love and friendship The best treasures in the kingdom Hoard! Hoard! Hoard healthy habits Hoard helpful hands Hoard honesty, hoard heroism Hoard heaving husbands  Hoard the virtues, Hoard the intangibles And then feel the gladness Of which you're truly capable! 28 LINES |
| All Words: 190 “You remind me of someone.” I spoke as I accepted the bowl of chocolate mousse. "Really?" he asked. "My hair, my eyes, my voice?" "No. The fact that you don't like chocolate. Funny, isn't it? I didn't imagine that there are two people in the world who don't like chocolate, and to think I've met both of them!" He laughed. "Where did you meet this other chocolate-anarchist?" "At an advertising copywriter's workshop 20 years ago. It wasn't buffet, it was like we're now, getting fixed trays. I was next to him in line. We didn't know each other, but he just put his bowl of chocolate mousse into my plate. Kind of like you did now." "Advertising copywriter's workshop. 20 years ago. Let me see. Was that at Manipal Hotel on St. Mark's Road?" My jaw dropped. He guffawed once more. "So there are NOT two chocolate-haters in this world after all. I retain my uniqueness in this matter, and I'm glad to make your acquaintance for the second time in each of our lives!" I grinned. "I hope you keep hating chocolate and we keep finding ourselves getting acquainted!" |
| Click here for the prompt post ▼ You were just five years old And asked why your cousin died I was confused, what had you been told? And was vague when I replied. Your keen sense of observation Caught on to my discomfort I had missed out on a conversation I shouldn't have been so curt. We could have bonded, you and I Over the sadness we did share, But I let the moment go by Things not said 'coz I didn't dare. 12 LINES |
| Notes - a tune in octaves. notes - always lovely. Popular instrument always noteworthy - ovation! Melodies overtures notes - total harmony! 18 LINES 18 WORDS PROMPT - 2: NATIONAL PIANO MONTH "Note: There are four topics for the month this month..." "Note: The winners for the [Link To Item #2216416] are..." |
"To be" Otto dictated 'Two bee,' Otto-correct wrote "That's not what I want to say!" Grumbled the angry poet. "I'm stuck with it now," he sighed "I'll have to go with the flow." So he tried: "Two bee lived in a hive Three bee learned to jive Four bee took a dive And then we've reached five!" "My rhyme is sublme! I've told the stories of the bees And what's more It was quite a breeze!" "Now, I'll add a verse I'll talk of queens and drones Each of these requires Great nuances, great tones." "Queens are royal Workers make honey Drones laze about Not worth the money!" He was on to something! He was getting excited! Wasn't he glad To be Otto-corrected! He wrote six more verses About the buzzy insect And became famous Coz his poem was perfect! So the next time you're typing And face this Otto-correct Please be aware of treasures You might not at first detect! 36 LINES |
| He tiptoed downstairs, and shuffled his way to the front door. He knew the front door squeaked unless opened just so, and he was filled with relief at managing the manoeuvre. He slunk outside, slipping the 'welcome' mat as a wedge so that the door didn't slam shut. It was dark outside. He could just see by the light of the single streetlamp across the road. He sneaked over to the garbage can. It was then that the voice spoke. “You are being watched.” He froze. He wasn't even breathing. “You are being watched.” "Who?" he managed to gasp. "Me." He turned quickly. It was a bear. A real, live bear. His fourth grade teacher had told him that this wasn't bear country. It couldn't be a bear. But it was a bear. "What?" "We look out for our own, we bears. We know your Mom threw your teddy bear today. We were going to rescue it from the garbage can ourselves." "You don't need to, I'm going to rescue teddy and give him a bath and keep him forever." "That's lovely." "Teddy is my friend, even if Mom says he's old and torn and of no use. Friends are always of use." "Yes, they are. And from now on, you're a Bear-Friend. The bears will always look out for you." The bear remained at the back of the toy cupboard till the child passed it on to his own son ... All Words: 241 Winner, "Daily Flash Fiction Challenge" |
Face the lonely hearts Born lonely, trapped no hope, no love Lie - quietly make up the reason you're injured, minds burning Child stunned - life fails dear night, it's true winter's come back Her town, you take your plans. Who quietly poisoned life? Please name Come. Wait for always Patience bears wings Alone, rest, heaven's light coming. 15 LINES Heaven's No Place - Horsefeathers Click here for the prompt post ▼ |
LOUD AND CLEAR They want to stay on Earth, They don't want to go away I don't want to take them I want to let them stay! Chuckling children, prancing, playing Gregarious grown-ups, planning, praying Guys, gals, giggles galore I can't make them stop, I want more! Don't tell me it's necessary, Though I know that's true It's hard to be the one to tell them they're through. I won't do it anymore I don't like it a bit And, here's what I'm saying Everyone - I QUIT! Son, daughter, sister, brother Everyone loves life I can't break up the family Watch a loving husband mourn a wife. I don't want the wailing I don't want to make them sob So here's what I'm saying I QUIT this job! Teachers, students, artists, musicians All with hope in their heart I can't darken their eyes I won't tear them apart. Pets, farm animals, Wild ones free Little piggies, pretty butterflies All fascinate me I can't stop the chattering The clucking and the braying So, I QUIT That's what I'm saying! 36 LINES For Prompt Requirements, click here ▼ |
| Words: 278 (Daily Flash Winner!  )"But I saw it on TV," Manisha insisted, dragging her Nanny toward the posh-looking shop. "It said this shop has anything a home can want." "Yes, darling, they meant everything that can be sold. Stop now, stop!" "They said everything!" Seven year olds can be remarkably strong, and the Nanny found herself pulled into the shop. "What can I do for you?" the assistant asked. "You said on TV that you have everything," Manisha piped up. "We do, dear child, we do." "I have fifty rupees. I want to buy the moon, please." The assistant looked a bit surprised. Then he laughed, and patted the child on the head. "Don't mess up my hair! Just sell me the moon! I've saved up fifty rupees!" "For fifty rupees, I can give you a nice dolly ..." "I don't want a nice dolly. Please, I want the moon." "Why don't you look at this puzzle, my dear child, see ..." "No puzzle. I want the moon. Please, I want the moon." The assistant looked at the Nanny in despair. He would get a black mark for letting a potential customer leave the shop without buying anything. And his feelings went deeper. He couldn't disappoint the child. To his surprise, he saw the Nanny's eyes light up. He raised his eyebrows at her questioningly. She tilted her head ever so slightly. She was indicating the sports section, where there was a poster advertising 'glow in the dark tennis balls'. It was a happy child who showed off her purchase that evening. "Mummy! Pappa! It's the moon, it only works in the dark. Please switch off the light and see how my moon works!" |
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