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October 26, 2018
Friday Flash Fiction: Morons
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“Excuse me—”
I reeled around. “For the last time,” I said, “I don’t work here! Just because I’m wearing a tie… when will you people realize?!”
“I—um—”
I shook my head. “I’ve just hadit with you morons! No, I don’t know where the masking tape is. Or the staplers. Or the ink. I swear, if one more dimwit asks me about acrylic paint…”
“No, sir, I’m sorry—it’s just—you dropped your wallet.”
(75 Words)
Image from Pixabay © Ashish_Choudhary 2014
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October 24, 2018
Bath Time (A Nonet Poem)
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no, don’t make me get in the bath, mom!
I’ll get soap in my eyes again!
I’ll have two baths tomorrow—
wait—okay; there’s bubbles
yellow rubber ducks
bobbing freely
oops. plug pulled.
shallow
dry
(A Nonet Poem is a poem that begins with 9 syllables in the first line, 8 in the second… and finishing with one syllable in the ninth and final line).
Image from Pixabay © skdickerson 2016
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October 23, 2018
My Pet Bunny
My lovely pet bunny named Blue
Escaped from his cage (yes it’s true!)
I hope that he fled
To nature instead
Of making a nice rabbit stew!
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Image from Pixabay © cristty 2014
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October 22, 2018
Autumn
It’s not as cold as winter
It’s not as warm as spring
The flowers are half-hearted
The birds just barely sing
The seasons are a-changing
This did not get my vote!
It would be far less painful
But I forgot my coat!
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Image from Pixabay © 3dman_eu 2016
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October 20, 2018
Finish This Poem – “Dinner Dishes”
It was with heavy heart and grimace wide
That I—the piles of dinner dishes—spied.
With caked-on crumbs and bits of dried-on sauce;
The sticky bits remaining from first course.
I looked upon the bubbles rising high
And, reaching for the gloves, let out a sigh.
I ‘spose the dinner dishes must be done…
…
(Can you finish this poem? 
October 19, 2018
From The Archives: Earphones
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Have you ever sat out in the sun or walked along a road,
Seen adult after adult walking by,
And wondered why these people all had earphones in their ears,
What music were they list’ning to, and why?
Left and right they walk like drones along the city streets,
They’re all plugged in on buses and on planes.
You see them fixing cords at crossings, loosening their knots,
You see them all plugged in, in seats, on trains.
It turns out it’s not music that they’re listening to at all.
It turns out it’s not jazz, or rock, or rave.
You see, these plugged-in adults that are blending in quite well
Are robots that need training to behave.
If you take out their earphones, they’ll forget to go to work.
Forget to tie their shoes. Forget their pants.
If you take out their earphones, they’ll try to munch on dirt,
They’ll water all their friends and talk to plants!
So if you don’t want robot people licking your front door
You don’t want your great-grandma rudely hugged,
You don’t want robot people racing carts through every mall,
Don’t ever let those earphones be unplugged!
Image © Robbie Yates 2017
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October 18, 2018
Gardening
I bought myself a wide array of seeds
Decided I would grow some veg and fruit.
For gardening’s the humblest of deeds
And helps me cut my shopping costs to boot.
I grew some lovely aubergines and greens
It thrilled me when the harvesting could start.
The problem is that all those fibrous beans
Have caused the most horrendous type of…
…indigestion.
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Image from Pixabay © congerdesign 2015
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October 17, 2018
A Serious Piece: Safe (A 5-7-5 Poem)
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your small hand finds mine
the bustling road uncertain
united we’re safe
Image from Pixabay © Pexels 2016
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October 16, 2018
Ironing
A lovely wrinkly Grandma
Had just turned ninety-nine.
Her children gave her roses,
Her sister gave her wine.
A gift came from her grandkids
She took a peek within:
A brand new shiny iron
“To smooth out Grandma’s skin.”
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Image from Pixabay © Alexas_Fotos 2018
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October 15, 2018
Mowing
My lawn is so annoying
Why does it have to grow?
I swear that every weekend
It grows a foot or so.
I do not like the mowing
I do not like the toil;
I think I’ll buy a carpet
To place atop my soil.
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Image from Pixabay © Skitterphoto 2014
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