Love…a story poem.

she was beautiful
everyone said so
she was intelligent
everyone said that as well
but she couldn’t
settle down
she was restless
spending her time
outside
walking
talking to
animals
birds
even worms
she spent hours
conversing
with cats
chipmunks
mice and dogs
she wasn’t interested
in people
they didn’t
understand her
when she spoke to them
about the beauty
that existed everywhere
about the wonder
of it all
about the fact
that we were killing
everything
including themselves
so she continued to
travel
walking here and there
her body growing
heavier
and heavier
as people shunned her
and her radical idea
that animals
should have the same rights
as humans
and that the earth should be
loved
and cared for
so she took
side roads
and were there were
no roads
she made her own
going deeper
and deeper
into the world
of nature
where leaves
brushed lovingly against her
and birds sang
their lullabies
to her as darkness
fell
and her heart
opened to everything
around her
but she continued
to grow
heavier
as she realized
that nothing
was changing
the killing
violence
and destruction
continued
as it always had
and then
one morning
she found
that she could
barely move
she smiled
and the deer came closer
so did the raccoons
and opossums
the skunks
and the snakes
the butterflies
fluttered around her
and all of the living beings
of the forrest
came to watch
as she turned
to stone
before their eyes
but not before
she tore open her
chest
with her bare hands
in order
to let the love in her
heart
out
to touch those she cared for
most of all
and when it was over
and she was as still
as death
the creatures
sang to her
and sent
their blessings
and thanks
for all she had given
to them
because all living things
other than humans
know
that love truly given
is the greatest
gift of all

Photo:  Marianna Smiley
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Red…a story poem.

Red Riding hood loved wolves
she loved cats too
but wolves were her thing
she had taken down
a huntsman or two
during her lifetime
especially
on her way to  visit her
grandmother
who had a nice assortment
of guns
as well as chocolate
covered cupcakes
which were everyone’s
favorite
when women
write their own stories
the bad guys never win
you don’t need upper body strength
to shoot someone
you just need a steady hand
a good aim
and a bit of practice
it never hurts to have a
wolf pack backing you up either
remember that
the next time you take a short cut
through the forest

 

Picture:  Pixabay

Each of us a story in time…short story poem

each of us a story
a book
captured in time
no two alike
pushing the next generation
of tales forward
changing the font
margins
characters
and plots
according to
what is taking place
in the lives
of the living

 

Photo:  Bree Anne
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A Christmas story…

the town was all sparkly
covered with snow
the fairies were happy
their eyes all aglow
the humans are playing
they don’t know that we’re here
so maybe we’ll fool them
and steal their cheer
a cat over heard them
he smiled with glee
he’d hang them as ornaments
on his person’s tree
so he crouched
and he wiggled
his excitement
was high
he grinned at a fairy
looked him right in the eye
I won’t let you ruin Christmas
he said
smacking his lips
cats rule this world
so I’ll give you a tip
go back to your own land
if you’re going to be mean
or I’ll get all my friends
and we’ll make quite a scene
the fairies were angry
as was their way
but finally gave in
said they wanted to stay
okay
said the cat
but just so you know
I’ll be looking at you
wherever you go
the fairies all nodded
and danced
dropping dust
we’re going to play
the cat said
if you must
and that’s how
the fairies and cats
play each year
but please keep their secret
they don’t want humans
to hear

 

 

Photo:  Roberto Nickson
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Dragon Quest…15

you can’t have it
the statue is mine
my father gave it to me
and I don’t like you
not even a little
so fly away
and never come back
I cannot do that
I need to know how your father
came to have statue
she got into the car
slammed the door
and took off
the dragon flew next to her
she tried to hit him
but he seemed to know
when she was coming
and easily kept out of her way
which made her even more angry
she slammed on the brakes
when a troll stepped onto the road
he held up his hands
and she shot out of the car
what
could you possibly want
the troll put his arms down
and looked at his feet
the dragon landed on the road
and sat quietly
hey skinny dragon
she yelled
this is none of your business
get lost
the dragon stayed where he was
she glared at the troll
talk
Mistress Hunter
we are sorry
about the loss of your friend
one of our kind was there
trying to stop the humans
our apologies
we failed
because of that
we are yours to call
should you need our help
she stared at him
then nodded
thank you
I accept your gift
and only in an emergency
shall I call upon you and yours
then it is done
said the troll
who turned
and went on his way
she got back into the car
and tried to ram the dragon
who took to the air
and circled her car
she stopped
took out her gun
and leaned out of the window
the dragon
flew off in the direction
she was headed

to be continued…

Dragon Quest…14

I had to get her to safety
surely you can understand that
I understand that my closest
and oldest friend
is dead
she said
flinging open the car door
where are we going
WE aren’t going anywhere
you did what you came here to do
now go back to your cave
any other dragon would kill you
for disrespecting your superior
you are NOT my superior
you stupid dragon
he sighed
I’m sorry your friend is dead
if I could bring her back
I would
but I can’t
the baby is safe
she was my priority
I would have given my life
to bring her to safety
well you didn’t have to give your life
Wave did
and why did you come back 
you could have stayed home and been a hero
I came back because
you and your friend were fighting
a battle that belonged to me
do you know what a grudge is
I do
will you hold one against me
her shoulders sagged
probably not
you did what you had to do
but you really are skinny
you know that
don’t you
I hate you
I heard you the first hundred times
you said that
and I still don’t care
you know nothing about dragons
maybe not
but what I do know
is that
you didn’t just come back to fight
you came back for the statue
yes
I did

 

to be continued…

Dragon Quest…13

the Hunter kept firing
never running out of bullets
she couldn’t see who was shooting
so she was unable to set her gun
to the appropriate
magical ammunition
she slowed her breathing
and reached out
toward the enemy
three men
she thought
two humans
one troll
they were close together
one of them shouted
that the dragon was gone
but the other human
wanted to kill something
anything
he was angry
that they missed their chance
to get rich
she pointed her weapon
at the man’s fury
and pulled the trigger
she heard him fall
and heard the other human scream
the troll
cutting his losses
took off at a run
she felt the man
lean over the dead body
and her shot rang true
then she turned toward the water
Wave was floating
her eyes open
no no no no
she shouted
splashing toward her friend
the portal opened
and the dragon
came through
I had to get her to safety
where are the shooters
but the Hunter
was holding Wave in her arms
begging her to breath
let me have her
he said
taking the woman in his arms
he closed his eyes
and placed his hand on her heart
a warm golden glow
covered Wave’s chest
then the light began to fade
I’m sorry
he said
she grabbed her friend and held her
rocking her back and forth in the water
soon others were coming to the surface
quietly watching her grief
finally
Wave’s mother came forward
IT IS TIME FOR US TO TAKE HER
DAUGHTER
no
please
help her
she begged
she can’t be gone
she just can’t be
it’s my fault
IT IS NOT YOUR FAULT
said the woman
I WILL TAKE MY CHILD NOW
she said gently
the Hunter loosened her grip
and Wave floated into the arms
of the woman who gave her life
I’m sorry
forgive me
THERE IS NOTHING TO FORGIVE
AND YOU HAVE AVENGED HER DEATH
FOR THAT
I THANK YOU.
the Hunter wiped the tears from her eyes
leaned forward and hugged the woman
Wave held between them
may you have clean and sparkling water
for all the days of your life
YOU AS WELL
NOW GO
YOUR DRAGON IS WAITING
she watched as the merpeople
disappeared into the lake
taking her friend with them
I am sorry
I…
she hit him
knocking him backward
then shoved him
and when he fell
she got on top of him
and started punching him
he didn’t move
when she stopped
she rolled off of him
and just laid on her back
staring at the sky
it’s my fault
I never should have come here
never should have asked for her help
I did this
the men who killed her
are responsible
they did this
she got up
and walked to the bodies
of the dead men
she took out her gun
and shot them each
a dozen times
then she kicked them
until she was satisfied
you’re really skinny for a dragon
she said
looking at him
I’m build for speed
he said
too bad you didn’t come back here
a lot faster then
isn’t it

 

to be continued…

 

Miss Honey Bunch…a story poem

Miss Honey Bunch
is not your average guinea pig
aside from being
extremely beautiful
she is intelligent
has two degrees
form the CFAGP
(College For Advanced Guinea Pigs)
and worked for Apple
before she went out
on her own
she’s known
for her clever remarks
having one black foot and one pink
Bette Davis eyes
and a knack for programming
that no human
has been able to match
her true beauty
however
lies in her loving
and very kind heart
she currently lives
with two other guinea pigs
James Bond
and
Mary Lovegood
she works four days a week
loves lettuce
parsley
and carrots
she has chosen
to remain childless
in order to concentrate
on her career
next time you are on the internet
thank Miss Honey Bunch
for helping to make it possible

 

Photo:  Pixabay

Dragon Quest…11

i wANt TO cOme oUt
said the baby dragon
WHENEVER YOU’RE READY
chuckled Wave
I WILL BE HERE TO AID YOU
IN ANYWAY I CAN
WHY DO YOU RESIST
GOING HOME
mY aUNt iS uNHAPpy
AnD IT HuRtS
I AM SORRY
BUT THIS IS NOT A GOOD PLACE
FOR DRAGONS
EVEN NOW MEN ARE FIGHTING
TO OWN YOU
AND THEY WILL HURT YOU
AND YOU WILL SUFFER
cAN i StAy wITh YOu
YOU CANNOT
THIS IS NO PLACE FOR
A DRAGON
YOU BELONG TO THE SKY
NOT TO THE WATER
tOMorRoW i WiLl bE BOrN
I WILL BE HERE

***

tell me about the sisters
what am I eating
I told you
it’s pizza
the cat does not eat it
cat’s eat cat food
tell me about the sisters
the eldest
is silver
with rainbow markings
she is beautiful
and there were great celebrations
when we were told that she was reproducing
Offspring are not common
in our world
each dragon is precious
what’s the problem
don’t dragons like sex
or is it low sperm count
you are…
I am what
offensive in every way possible
but my shampoo smells like oranges
and that can’t possibly offend you
now tell me about the other sister
she is petite
blue
with silver markings
she’s quite lovely
but since the new egg
she has been forced into the background
and
what you’re saying
is that dragons are a lot like humans
you don’t deserve to take another breath
and yet
I’m still here
an unfortunate fact
that I hope to remedy in the near future
you can sleep on the couch
we’ll go see Wave in the morning
we need to talk about the statue
we do not
we do
it’s a very powerful object
and I should know
since it once belonged to my father

 

to be continued…

Dragon Quest…6

this is disgusting
he said
staring at the veggie burger
oh sure
and eating dead things
full of blood and guts
is freaking delicious
as least no one was tortured
or died
for this burger
it’s amazing that you
are allowed to live
it’s my sparkling personality
she said
batting her eyelashes at him
just before she tore out of the car
whipped her sword
out of it’s sheath
and pressed it’s tip
into the stomach
of a man
leering at her
something you want to say
troll
he shook his head
and whispered
you’ll never find the egg
Hunter
the dragon
shoved her aside
grabbed the troll
by the neck
and lifted him off the ground
what did you just say
I said
you’ll never find the egg
you are looking for
do you know where it is
the troll smiled
she punched the dragon in the arm
put him down
you stupid dragon
his name is Tommy
and he works for me
now and then
I have to rough him up
so the others don’t
get suspicious
now drop him
before I stab you
you should have said something
I did say something
I said STAY IN THE CAR
he dropped Tommy
and went back to the car
sorry about that Tommy
he’s a dragon
said Tommy
they aren’t that bright
I heard that
do you know anything about the egg
just that it’s worth a fortune
you mean someone is trying to  sell it
Tommy nodded
are there any bidders
Tommy nodded again
how can I find the seller
Tommy shrugged
then pointed to his right
do they have the egg
he shook his head
thanks Tommy
she said
slipping money into his hand
then she yelled at him
and shoved him to the ground
it was the game they were forced
to play
she stomped to the car
got in and slammed the door
then she turned to the dragon
when I tell you to stay in the car
you bloody well STAY IN THE CAR
I would be doing the world a favor
if I just killed you right here
try it
dragon
she said
and he felt the gun shoved
against his side
you know if you shoot me
with that tiny gun
it will only sting for a few minutes
ask me what the bullets
are made of
this is childish
let’s just concentrate
on finding the egg
good choice
she drove in the direction
Tommy had pointed
shoving fries into her mouth
and making happy animal sounds
they have the best fries anywhere
you are…
like a wild thing
with no breeding
or manners
you associate with
lesser beings
and have no desire to be better
better than what
better than what you are
she threw a french fry at him
there are no “lesser” beings
and I’m really starting to enjoy this quest
I hate you
I’m okay with that

 

to be continued…

 

dragon:  Pixabay