Limerick: drink drank drunk
The old drunk had quit the drink
And no one knew what to think
But what was bizarre
Was he took it too far
He died, dehydrated beside a sink
“I don’t believe I’ve ever chortled.”
“I do all the time, especially when I think about my life.”
She laughed.
He listened.
“You’re right, it’s more of a braying.”
Wish
It’s gonna happen this time.
I’m certain.
I’m going to eat until I vomit
Then I’ll eat some more
Because I can.
I’m going to drive a monster truck
Wherever I want and smash
Cars and buildings.
I’m going to bring back dinosaurs
Ride them down the street
Day and night.
“Should we sing the song?”
“No Mom.
The song’s not important, just the wish.”
“Okay then sweetie,
time to make a wish,
and blow out your candles.”
“As your father, I have to ask,
must we do this every year?
you’re twenty five now.”
Weekly Theme:
Unfinished Work
I’ve rummaged through previously unfinished work with fresh eyes in an attempt to clear the clutter.
I think a song important for any wish to come true
Let’s sing a song of vomit
A pocket full of crashed
Four and twenty dinosaurs
Let’s all get smashed
All birthdays need a song M….
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I know, but my characters don’t.
There’s magic in music
Kind of like a mantra
The birthday song more so
No matter how old you are
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I did like the twist at the end with your characters…..
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Thanks. They were happy.
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Good to see. Maybe he’ll get a song for his 29th…..
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After a few failed attempts I’m sure the music will return.
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Excellent! My first visit to your site, I find it intriguing! Looking forward to more. Thank you
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Thank you. I’m glad you enjoyed it ☺️
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One of this reminds me of an old friend who wanted to exactly do the same driving a huge bulldozer or something after getting all drunk!
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Funny! I tried to think of things I’ve heard both children and adults wish.
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Yeah that was the first thought that popped up when I read that one, I liked the rest too and obviously I haven’t mentioned some other things that came to my mind 🙃
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Of course. Always best to leave some things to the imagination 😉
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Depends on what all you’re referring to! 😶😜
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🤔😏😂
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I like the light hearted nature of these (but if you don’t preform the singing ritual the wish won’t come true)
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So very true. Without the magic incantation it’s a hopeless endeavour.
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Okay …. Obsessions, observations and reality shows up in the wishing. 😉💙
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A bit of a mixed bag with a tenuous thread 😏💚
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Stronger than you think 😊💙
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Good. I thought I was one of the weaker links this week 😊💚
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You have a very cool design for your blog, always a pleasure to read
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Thank you. I went through a few themes before I settled.
I couldn’t be bothered changing it now even if I wanted to 😂
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not so much the theme of the blog, but how you arrange your posts. It’s like no one else.
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Thank you. I’ve never thought about it. I just write until it looks right.
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Hehe! Everyone needs a birthday song – age is not a limiting factor. We just sang to my MIL on her 88th birthday and she insisted we finish with the de rigor second verse “Happy birthday to you, you belong in the zoo, you act like a monkey and you look like one too!” Can’t fight tradition!!
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That’s the first and only verse for a children’s birthday 😂
Nice to hear there’s such youthful life left in the old girl yet.
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I love it, birthdays are great and the wish can’t be complete without the song to give embarrassing fun memories.
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Thanks. True, the song is awkward for singers and recipients alike. No one is spared.
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Its fun to sing it to younger children as they love it but after a certain age it just becomes embarrassing and makes individuals feel awkward. Songs in public are the worse!!
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True. More embarrassing with the number of school friends crowded around. Direct family doesn’t seem to fluster as much I’ve noticed with my own kids.
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