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A Hunter Did A Hunting Go…

“Jackie, boy?” Jackie turned back. “Master?” “Fare thee well?” asked the master. “Very well.” “Where goes thee?” asked the master. “Derry Downs,” the apprentice replied. “The king’s forest?” asked the master. “Aye,” replied his apprentice. “Not to hunt?” the master … Continue reading

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What A Treat

What a lark Out in the street After dark Halloween was such a treat Filled my bag With lots of sweets 21 words written for Sammi’s Weekend Writing Prompt: Dark

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Not the Spanish Inquisition

Everyone expected the Spanish Inquisition But Sammi’s Writing Prompt in 15 words? That was unexpected 15 words written for Sammi’s Weekend Writing Prompt: Unexpected

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In Praise of Pleasure

Life is a lesson we want not to learn Without merits, demerits or rewards to earn A lesson with a curriculum that covers pain Emotional Physical Mental Again and again We long for the school bell to ding-a-ling A release … Continue reading

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The Show Must Go On

I loved working in the theatre. Not that it was always fun. Such as when the owners needed my secretarial skills and gave dictation ‘by committee’ – such confusion that could be. And then there was acting P.A. to visiting … Continue reading

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This October Morn

Ho hum, don’t be glum It might be cold Yeah, it’s cold But that sun is bold Gonna keep me warm This October morn While I shop for groceries 29 words written for Sammi’s Weekend Writing Prompt: Groceries

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When There’s Too Much Food For the Camera

When walking the camera, it’s my job to determine our route plus times of buses there and back. I’ve the horrors of missing a last bus, even though that might be as early as 4:00 pm. Thus, I must calculate … Continue reading

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As You Like It

“Please,” she said. “Really? You mean it,” he asked. “Oh yes. Never meant it more.” “Brilliant. For I do love to please.” 22 words written for Sammi’s Weekend Writing Prompt: Please  

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Up Above The Streets And Houses

When I saw today’s prompt word This played in my head “Up above the streets and houses “Rainbow climbing high…” Bungle, Rainbow’s bear Called Bungle because…? Maybe cos he was a clumsy bungler Miss you, Bungle More than Zippy and … Continue reading

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Going Once, Going Twice…

Timely, he gasped as, flustered, he slipped into the only vacant seat and straightened his hat – the wind had caught it, tugged it and left it awry. For if that bus had been two minutes earlier he’d have been … Continue reading

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