Kitty’s Dilemma
Kitty cat, her dad, and Tomcat reach an agreement about marriage.
May 28
This short story was written in response to What do you See Challenge.
It was their second anniversary since Meg and Ian started dating and Ian was so happy when he saw the look on Meg’s face as he handed her this beautifully wrapped gift.
“Happy Anniversary, Meg. I love you more and more each day that passes.”
“Oh, Ian, I feel so bad, I didn’t get you a gift, but I did plan a romantic dinner.”
“You know me, I love to eat, so dinner is perfect and I’m sure it will be delicious if you’re making it. But first open your gift and I’ll pour us a glass of wine.”
Meg slowly unwrapped her gift and when she opened the box she was delighted.
“How on earth did you know to get me this.”
“Well I had a little talk with your mom and she told me about your grandmother’s china and how it was missing one cup and saucer. She showed me the pattern and I searched and searched and finally found this at that little shop downtown, umm … oh ya, the Coffee and More shop.”
“This is the perfect gift Ian, now we’ll have a complete setting for twelve when we get married. I love you, and thank you so much.”
May 22
A 4 stanza haiku about a caterpillar turning into a butterfly, and the purpose of the butterfly.
May 7
Hello tree
Can you see me?
I’m standing right in front of you
I’m very scared and very blue
I ran away from home you see
Really don’t know what’ll become of me
I’m standing here, the lake behind me
If I slip I’ll wrap my arms around thee
I don’t know what I’m going to do
I wish I could live here with you
My mother died and dad remarried
My life has become harried
I really don’t want her in our lives
She’s always hitting me on my behind
Why did my mother have to go
I truly, truly miss her so
A thought just came to me
I’ll go to my grandmother and I’ll see
If she and I can live happily
Thank you, Mr. Tree
I’m so glad you listened to me
I feel much better now, so I’ll let you be
This poem was written for What Do You See.
Apr 9
What do you See? A photo challenge over at Willow Poetry.
Gathering of the angels took place one day
On earth, is what some people say
Each culture had its angel representative there
Overseen by the eldest, which was rare
None of the angels knew what this meeting was about
They all knew though that they couldn’t bow out
You’ve all been called, here today
On Earth, there’s trouble, she said with dismay
There’s too much racism going on in the world
Before we know it, it will be unfurled
So today I ask you angels
To do what you can, to make some changes
I want to see, peace on earth
As it was, before your birth
All the angels did agree
They promised to answer, her plea
Mar 27
A four stanza senryu about a place of worship that is now deserted.