We met online
We instantly clicked
We developed a bond
We were simpatico
We grew closer
We shared so much
We were best of friends
You met someone
You were happy
You had less time
You stopped calling
You barely texted
I was hurt
I felt abandoned
I miss you
Written for Fandango’s One-Word Challenge (FOWC) – simpatico
The pergola was covered with climbing roses and the air smelled so sweet. He walked over to where she lay in the hot sun and said, “Why don’t you come onto the shaded patio now. You know you burn so easily.”
She rolled over and sat up saying, “I suppose I have cooked enough on both sides.”
He softly touched her shoulder and said, “It may already be too late. You look a little pink babe.”
…
Year after year she strived for the perfect tan. Now as she sat in the waiting room of oncology, she regretted it all.
(100 words)
Written for Fandango’s One-Word Challenge (FOWC) – pergola
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She closed her eyes
Drifting off to sleep
And she began a journey
Meeting fire breathing dragons
Riding majestic unicorns
Dancing at the ball
Traveling through the woods
Finding a missing prince
But it was all just
An epic dream
And she awoke
To the sound of her mother
Shouting to wake up
“There are chores to be done!”
Slowly her smile
Turns into a frown
And the true nightmares
Begin all over again
Written for Fandango’s One-Word Challenge (FOWC) – epic
Lyle went to check the sink for any dishes left to wash and made contact with a knife, “Damn it!” he exclaimed. His mom came into the kitchen to see his son running his finger under cold water. He turned as far as he could and asked, “Can you get me the first aid kit?”
“What happened?”
“Oh, I forgot there was a knife in the sink and I cut my finger.”
His mom got a bandage out of the kit and handed a towel to her son. Then she carefully placed the bandage around his finger. “Thanks doctor mom!”
(100 words)
Written for Fandango’s One-Word Challenge (FOWC) – aid
Can I twist your arm
Will you see things my way
I’ll give you a little nudge
Speaking words of encouragement
I hope I can cajole you
To slide over next to me
Because your smile is so inviting
Your arms are strong but empty
And your eyes intoxicate me
Will you join me for a drink
And intelligent conversation
What are the chances
I can listen to you speak all night
Because your voice it soothes
And your lips look delicious
Will you take a chance on me
Written for Fandango’s One-Word Challenge (FOWC) – cajole
Tom came into the kitchen where Mary was fixing dinner. “Big new at work. JoAnn is up for the vice presidency. There have been whispers about it all day.”
“Why is that? Do they think a woman can’t handle it? Or is it more of she doesn’t have a fair chance at it?”
“No this is monumental for us. This is not some arbitrary shot at victory, if she gets this promotion it will mean big changes in the company. And I’d venture to say it is about time for most of them.”
“Well then I hope she gets it.”
Written for Fandango’s One-Word Challenge (FOWC) – arbitrary
Once again, all it took was one word and I was back in my high school days; riding around with my friends, radio blasting and all of us “singing” a song at the top of our lungs…
For Fandango’s One-Word Challenge (FOWC) – precocious
He held my hand and gave me hope
Then he showed his true colors
Little by little his cynical side began to show
He distrusted everyone, including me
He began to think I had other things in mind
And he put a lot of space between us
I greatly missed the friend I had
And asked him why so distant
His answer was more distance
And I became all alone again
**
One day he stopped to see me
And gave me what he’d borrowed
I felt like this was the final goodbye for some reason
He stood there at a distance and softly said goodbye
I fought back tears and desperately wanted a hug
But he turned around and walked out the door.
And I never saw that cynical man again.
Written for Fandango’s One-Word Challenge (FOWC) – cynical
I saw this word for FOWC and it was there in an instant. Song lyrics I had sung along with many times when my and my daughter would watch Disney’s Beauty and the Beast. So, it was a no brainer to mention Gaston and Belle’s opinion of him in this song “Belle (reprise)”… “that boorish, brainless…”
Yes, I am a disney fan and unafraid to admit it! Ha ha!
Written and shared for Fandango’s One-Word Challenge (FOWC) – boorish
I am finally within a day of posts… whoo hoo! I think that means it is time to celebrate. To unwind and relax a little. And what better way to relax with a nice night of fishing, bug catching, watering flowers and talking to the neighbors. Many of you will not understand that last line, but a few of you are bound to be out there that know all about a little game on the Nintendo Switch called Animal Crossing New Horizons. It is just the latest in a series of Animal Crossing games from Nintendo. And they are all a lot of harmless fun. No violence, no swearing (well, unless you lose a shark off of your fishing rod!) and lots of cute animals. I have a ACNH pal I play with quite often by visiting her island and then her visiting mine. One particular night we were joking around, and the idea came up for a band name or a song called Pocket Full of Sharks, as we had caught many sharks that night fishing and you store them in you “pockets” until you can sell them. I took up the challenge and a set of lyrics was born. I envisioned it as a metal or at least rock beat. Anyway, she said I had to publish this on WordPress as she found it quite funny. So, indulge me for a moment while I step partway off of the sanity steps and delve into a little late night craziness that is…
A Pocket Full of Sharks
Pocket full of sharks
Pocket full of sharks
Great white, hammer head, whale sharks for me
On this island sharks are best you’ll see
*
First day on the island
I was alone and a little scared
But neighbors came to join me
And together we positively faired
Now don’t get me wrong
I do more than fish
But my favorite kind
Can’t be found in any dish
*
Pocket full of sharks
Pocket full of sharks
Great white, hammer head, whale sharks for me
On this island sharks are best you’ll see
*
With the bugs I do not bother
Because then I’d have to hear
Blather’s go on and on
Until the museum was clear
Clear full of arachnids, beetles and bees
If it weren’t for the branches
I’d never shake trees
*
Pocket full of sharks
Pocket full of sharks
Great white, hammer head, whale sharks for me
On this island sharks are best you’ll see
*
Now watch out for the suckers
They only try to tease
You think you’ve got a saw shark
But your dreams fly on a breeze
So when you see a fin
Don’t run and scare it away
It could bring you a fortune
Each day you find to play
*
Pocket full of sharks
Pocket full of sharks
Pocket full of sharks
Pocket full of sharks…(fade)
*****
Now before I forget… equivocate. Many parents equivocate to their children about Santa. There, now I did my part for the word of the day. Ha ha!
Written for Fandango’s One-Word Challenge (FOWC) – equivocate
Leigha Robbins 