Having fun with poetics prompt at dVerse poets today…join in!
first big snow of the season,
school buses absent on the road
it’s late morning and time
to break out decorations
from the dust in frigid attic.
after i rearrange mysterious closet
clutter on deep stairway
up to attic, my son unlatches
strange little door at top,
hunches over to squeeze inside.
he mumbles something about mice
which i choose to ignore and
wait for him to reappear
with the first box of
green garland, tinsel, and shiny balls.
the long Christmas tree box comes
out first with a squeaky – Got it, mom?
and holding up the other end
i see two hand-sized
furry paws, matched claws.
i’m surprised by round ears and
beady eyes where my son’s face
belonged; i’m ready
to exclaim shock
as i grasp box,
then find i’m balancing with my tail…
a poem in my pocket 
Dec 01, 2015 @ 22:19:52
That was really creative…enjoyed it!
Dec 02, 2015 @ 04:50:50
Thanks, glad you liked it!
Dec 01, 2015 @ 21:56:19
What fun! You had me until the very end. I’m going to have to work on my fantasy skills. :~)
Dec 02, 2015 @ 04:52:18
I appreciate your comment!
Dec 01, 2015 @ 20:24:19
Well.. Lynn again..
and while you may be
enjoying Christmas-like
weather where you and
mouse friend are..
no such
Christmas
weather here..
a balmy 80 degrees
and still room for
sunburns for
the fair
of
us..;)
Dec 01, 2015 @ 20:31:22
I’ll wear my hat & gloves, you put on sunscreen and we’ll each enjoy a merry little Christmas, friend 🙂
Dec 01, 2015 @ 22:12:44
Yes.. Adapt.. And thrive in merry Christmas..:)!
Dec 01, 2015 @ 19:15:52
So fun! Thank you for this story
Dec 01, 2015 @ 19:28:23
You’re welcome!
Dec 01, 2015 @ 17:13:25
Oh no! I really laughed out loud at that surprise ending, Lynn. Too fun and shows what imagination can do to an apparently, perfectly sane woman.
Dec 01, 2015 @ 18:00:37
I laughed out loud at your comment…thanks, Victoria 😀
Dec 01, 2015 @ 16:35:54
And here I am with all the Christmas decors still to be put up ~ Love the shock of the ending line…he..he…what fun ~ Thanks Lynn for a delightful share and wishing you happy week ~
Dec 01, 2015 @ 16:41:42
Thanks for the great prompt, Grace…a happy week to you too!
Dec 01, 2015 @ 16:33:30
Oh what fun! I’ll bet he’s a cute mouse too! And speaking of seasonal cheer, don’t you just love that the WP snow has started up again our on blog pages? First snow for us all…
Dec 01, 2015 @ 16:39:33
The WP snow just adds to the mood 🙂
Dec 01, 2015 @ 22:16:30
🙂
Dec 01, 2015 @ 16:22:35
Incredible 😀 love the winter season with all its elements of fantasy in your poem. Beautifully penned.
Lots of love,
Sanaa
Dec 01, 2015 @ 16:38:39
Glad you like it, Sanaa!
Dec 01, 2015 @ 16:00:16
Wow, what fun, really faked us out. Of mice & men for sure; smiles; nice take on the prompt; smile.
Dec 01, 2015 @ 16:18:25
Of mice & men, yes!
Dec 01, 2015 @ 15:59:26
Loved the fantasy here.. Much cuter than what happened to Gregor Samsa, yet something similar.. Fantastic take.
Dec 01, 2015 @ 16:17:51
Thank you very much, Bjorn. I had to look up what happened to poor Gregor…horrors!
Dec 01, 2015 @ 17:14:15
Ha! Happy Kafka Christmas. Good one, Bjorn