Cartoonist Dave Granlund at davegranlund.com
Politicians hawk their brand, | To the media talking heads
Snake oil purveyors | who clamor for the latest dirt
whose loyalty is sold | because dirt sells advertising
to the highest bidder… | where truth doesn’t matter…
vile bottom feeders | just don’t call yourselves journalists!
kat ~ 30 March 2016
To learn more about the Cleave poem or to give it a try yourself, click HERE to Jane Dougherty’s poetry challenge.
Photo Credit: S Writings
“Sarah! Sarah!” she called, but the ‘boom, boom, boom’ of the marching band’s drum section was deafening.
Deb’s heart was racing. She retraced their steps, through the crowds toward the town square. The last people she wanted to involve was the police, but she was desperate.
“Sir,” Deb pleaded to the officer, “I’ve lost my 5 year-old. Her name is Sarah. I’ve looked everywhere. I can’t find her!”
“You said her name was Sarah?”
“Yes, Sarah…she’s 5. She has a pink t-shirt…and blue jeans.”
“Well that might explain this note. We found it attached to one of the painted display cows.”
The officer watched Deb intently as she read, “I have Sarah, Deb. You know she belongs with me. The courts awarded me custody. Jon”
“Is the note true, ma’am?”
“Yes…” Deb mumbled in defeat.
“I think you better come with me. Jon is pressing charges.”
kat ~ 29 March 2016
(173 Words)
A story for FFfAW (Flash Fiction for the Aspiring Writer) Photo Prompt. Thanks to PJ (Priceless Joy) for hosting. Read other stories HERE.
My Sun Conure , Mr. Bean, celebrating “Talk Like A Pirate Day” last year!
“Shiver Me Timbers!”
his mate Polly squawked on repeat…
“Avast!” old Jack cried!
No truer friend, she,
Willing to shiver, huddled
With me, ice fishing.
Their friendship was true
Growing deeper into love,
Two hearts a-flutter.
kat ~ 28 March 2016
A few Haiku for Ronovan Writes Haiku Challenge…prompt words: Friend & Shiver. Read other Haiku or enter your own HERE.
A Mugga Mug is a real thing…see it here: http://www.thumbsupuk.com/Products/Mugga_Mug
She was mugged, she cried
A guy with a scary mug
Snatched her mug of brew!
kat ~ 27 March 2016
This Haiku in response to TJ’s weekly challenge. This week’s prompt: Mug. Read more HERE.
For a single glimpse
Of squirrels or birds in flight
A predator waits.
kat ~ 27 March 2016
A haiku in response to Haiku Horizon’s prompt: Cat. Read other haiku or enter your own HERE.
like mercury colliding... 