25.25 May 26, 2010

Fireflies Dancing in the Dark

The massive dragons left a swath of destruction in their wake. They burned entire cities. But spared the forests, as if to renew the earth.

25.25 May 25, 2010

In the Palace beyond the Hills

The Princess burst into the room,, slamming the door, feet stomping. She deamanded to see her unicorn, but he was dead... and so was she.

25.25 May 24, 2010

Dread the Running of the Bulls

Sarah thought she'd lounge by the pool for a while. She didn't realize how tired she was until she awoke looking like a matador's cape!

Silly Limerick Sunday 10

Delicious and Dangerous

he slipped on an apple and fell
the concrete did make his face swell
he got to his feet
not dropping a beat
said, "This apple will surely taste swell!"

25.25 May 22, 2010

Little Johnny Storm at a Beach

When I fall, Daddy picks me up. Mommy weeps over how hurt and dirty and bruised I am. Will you mean people stop tripping me?

25.25 May 21, 2010

Quite a Hairy Situation Today

Hank loved his beard. It was his hallmark, his signature, his most prized possession. But it had to go. Now she'll never know it's him.

25.25 May 20, 2010

Bear eating Cheese from Italy

Oh, how I do love a stinky cheese. And, it would seem, so does my teddy bear when he comes to life. Very quite bizarre.

25.25 May 19, 2010

Is it my fate to be a tasty snack?!

Near the end of my long hike, a giant grizzly lumbered toward me. He only wanted an audience. Surprisingly, he was a terrific tap dancer.

25.25 May 18, 2010

The Princess that tamed a Swan

Ye be wonderin' why a swan of all beasts would need to be tamed? Well, ya ain't seen one of the monstrous man eating ones.

25.25 May 17, 2010

Frank, Lee, I do not care, frankly.

Francis and Leonor, the two young passengers left on my bus were making quite a commotion. I threatened to let them off in the ghetto.

Silly Limerick Sunday #9

Reward demanded for Mission Completed

the hairs on my head they did rise
toward uppermost reach of the skies
the man I beheld
no morals upheld
he killed all the ones I despise

25.25 May 15, 2010

Dive right into the murky Pool

He was told his cousin lived out here. Road was gravel, no signs and only room for one car. What a place to be dying.

25.25 May 8, 2010

Poker Game in a Western Saloon

As I turned to leave, the young fool kicked me upside the head. A regrettable mistake indeed. My knife is now stained with his blood.

25.25 May 7, 2010

Our Polished Silver Gleaming

All the preparations were in order for the most elegant and decadent banquet in all the land. Too bad I forgot to send the invitations.

25.25 May 6, 2010

I ain't no Little Miss Muffet, yo!

The spider swung down and tapped me with its hairy leg.
"Hey man, you gonna eat that?"
Naturally, I offered it some tea and scones.

25.25 May 5, 2010

Now that's one spicy taco, amigo!

He told me it was mild salsa, so I slathered it on like butter on bread. I didn't realize that he failed Spanish in highschool.

25.25 May 4, 2010

Crimson Stars Dance By My Head

It was my first time flying solo in outer space. I was so excited. Maybe I was too excited. I forgot to scan for pirates.

25.25 May 3, 2010

Bob took aim and then he shot me!

So there's I was, just a walkin' down the sidewalk 'tween Fourth and Maple, when dude pulls up alongside me and... bam! ...snaps my picture.

Silly Limerick Sunday #8

Maybe I should close my mouth and stop staring...

I happened to enter a clearing
where stood with a smile so endearing
a lady so fair
with crown on her hair
of roses and violets so cheering

Haiku of the Month #2

Madonna in May

clear crystalline glass
heart singing with light and warmth
hymns to the blue queen