she's still not over the fact that she is under the ground she speaks in rattly, clattery hissing voices whenever they come around "I'll reach right up and turn your ankles you unforgivable gits, for burying me, prematurely, over a spell of the coughing fits" so angry with her new residence and bored a deeper shade of blue she's knocked over her marble marker and broken it clean in two. Boo! ~ Rene 2010 To join Magpie Tales click HERE For another take on this magpie please check out "The Song Of The Stone Healer"
Well--I just love this Rene---it says so much!
ReplyDeleteplaying it cool to make the opponent more eager... Give a little, make em want more... nice lil write - left me wantin' more. smiles
ReplyDeleteThe thirst will always persist... great poem!
ReplyDeleteA good match for the picture.
ReplyDeleteWhat an interesting insight into the mind of masterful player
ReplyDeleteoh, very nice, a lot said here in so few words
ReplyDeleteYes you say so much in so few words, I love it.
ReplyDeleteSuccinctly a success!
ReplyDeleteBright, entertaining response to the prompt. Well done.
ReplyDeleteSuch a lonely passion.....
ReplyDeleteAn elegant poem - thank you.:-)
ReplyDeleteI like how much you manage to say in so few words.
ReplyDeleteAgree with everyone here
ReplyDeleteSo short yet saying so much.
Loved it
Nice to meet you Rene ~ Eddie
Clouds and Silvery Linings
Hahaha!
ReplyDeleteShe must drink up!
ReplyDeleteboom.
ReplyDeleteI want your book.
ReplyDeleteShe is chained to the house until the demons will out ....
ReplyDeleteDamn, this is so tight, so expressive. I struggle with poetry, but this is fantastic. Indigo x
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