I basically had two ideas for this prompt.  One was dark and scary and one was lighthearted.  Going a bit against my norm, I decided to go with lighthearted.  I actually have a secret love of children's books -- I love the honest language and imagination.  So that is basically how I wrote this -- I had thought that perhaps if I had time, I would ( Read more... )

Well... I did finish it, so I guess it's got that going for it...

Six little foxes all in a row

invite you to take a seat for the show,

but shield your eyes from their fiery glow

lest they entomb you beneath scarlet snow.

“Yes, I know the rhyme,” spat a young man, his chattering teeth adding an odd cadence to the poem’s rhythm.  “You’ve only repeated ( Read more... )

Later than usual... if you're able to keep going to the end, I applaud you and appreciate it.

Finely chop mint leaves, thyme, and sage.  Mince garlic and mill together with herbs, evenly adding zest of one

No.

Sauté onion and shallots in extra virgin olive oil, one turn of pan. Crush garlic and reserve. Split leg of

No.

I gingerly thumb the ( Read more... )

“And big windows… stained glass windows … no wait… see, in the ceiling like this” I sketch waxy cerulean shapes onto the back of a paper grocery bag.  My cousin studies it, and selects a wild-strawberry crayon to help me color.  “Yes,” I encourage her, “Oh, that’s perfect.  There. The glass will show pictures of fairy tales.”

“Fairy tales?”

“All ( Read more... )

( Heavy )