Sandcastles and Football “Will you play in the sandbox with me?” she requests, offering me an extra tiny pink pail. Her eyes are chocolate brown, and her smile is infectious. I am about to say yes. But she’s a girl She obviously has cooties. Of course, I don’t like her. “No.” I say instead and … Continue reading Wednesday Short Story – Prompt – Friend
"Once" in a Lifetime A million footsteps walk down the cobbled streets of Dublin every day. Not many take the time to buy a rose from the timid flower girl or pause to listen to the talented busker in the boulevard. Yet, late one night, on her way home, the flower girl stops by the … Continue reading Sunday Review – Movie – "Once"
Pumpkin Shell and Plastic Corn Soup Ingredients: 1. One ounce pumpkin shell (broken or whole) 2. Two tablespoons coral powder 3. Three cups plastic corns (recommended recycled Xeplometrowynelol plastic) 4. 11 ounces of water (synthetic works fine) 5. One spoon sea sand to taste Process: Mix ingredients and bring to a boil. Serve hot while … Continue reading Wednesday Short Story – Prompt – Pumpkin
The Red Carpet Damn it Suzie. Just smile. “That’s right, like that, show me some teeth.” Flash. FLASH. FLASH. Stop fretting. Your lipstick is fine. “Smile now, smile honey, blow ’em a kiss.” Fuck. They know you did the surgery. Damn it Suzie, should have paid a little more. “Come on darling spin, spin, give … Continue reading Wednesday Short Story – Prompt – Camera
On a frosty cold night, in the most unlikely of places, love blossoms between two young souls.
Stood Up
I think I took too long to get here.
That’s why he left.
Delivery “One pinaeapple pizza with pepperoni. That will be $9.99.” “Umm, I am not sure I want this.” “Isn’t this flat number 43? Isn’t your name Suzie Collins?” “It is. It is. It’s just I don’t eat pineapple. I’m allergic. It gets bad...if I don’t take my meds, I could bite the dust.” “Wow. Then … Continue reading Wednesday Short Story – Prompt – Pizza
Of Course She lost all her hair. Where to put the flowers? Ah--- On the hat she'll wear!
A short poem about an overconfident new driver and an annoyed neighbour on a cosy winter morning.
A delightful haiku poem about reaching the cookie jar first and dealing with the consequences.
The Jovial Writer 