sparkling in the sun
deadly white and cold as ice
winter’s wicked gift
Is it over yet? Thanks to Yvette and the Tanka Tuesday Challenge.
ode to winter-a haiku
Tag: word prompt
The Neighborhood Watch
The woman sipped her tea and activated the live video feed. It was time.
The girl with the red hair was floating in the pool like that Disney mermaid. The agent strolled through the backyard. He stopped at the pool, clearly irritated.
Just then, the boy began to creep from behind the pillar. Then ran at a full gallop. A water gun exploded. The man landed in the pool.
Another open house ruined. Those kids really don’t want to move.
Our challenge was to tell a story in 80 words using the following words:
CREEP
MERMAID
TEA
VIDEO
RED
GALLOP
AGENT
PILLAR
liberty’s promise
an abundant yield for all
freedom’s promise broken
they hail words once unspoken
cheering as we fall
in the face of shameless cruelty
a promise made each night
not to yield the endless fight
as we march for liberty
Thanks for the prompts: YIELD and PROMISE
Mighty Isis
When I saw the word ZEPHYR, I immediately began to chant:
Oh zephyr winds that blow on high
Lift me now so I can fly
Andrea Transforms into Mighty Isis
If you were in a kid in the mid-1970s United States, then you may remember the brief reign of Mighty Isis. Andrea Thompson was a teacher who (after finding a magic amulet) could transform into Mighty Isis whenever someone needed a rescue. She was (in my humble opinion) the best part of the live-action Saturday morning show, The Shazam/Isis Power Hour (1975-77). Along with the Jaime Sommers / Bionic Woman (1976-78) and Diana Prince / Wonder Woman (1975-79), the mid-1970s gave little girls a set of heroes they could admire and perhaps emulate—assuming they had access to special powers of course. It was a mixed message for sure! (It also was an early Marvel / DC Comic rivalry!)
But I’m glad these independent women (because even without their “superpowers” they were independent women) helped shape my belief in possibilities. It was only a few years prior that our two favorite women with superpowers, Samantha Stephens / Bewitched (1964-72) and Jeanie / I Dream of Jeanie (1965-70) spent all their time hiding their true selves to appease their husband/master’s egos. Only their “wicked” dark-haired cousin / sister got to have any real fun!
So here’s a short verse in honor of some of those 1970s women on TV (including the Mary Tyler Moore Show and Julia of course!!) that helped me believe in my own superpowers!
zephyr winds inspire
as they shatter the ceiling
elevating all
Plus, here’s Isis offering some words of wisdom that (sadly) a lot of people still need to hear!
And finally thanks to RDP for the great prompt word!
blink
angels weep stone tears
the house stands cold and empty
all because she blinked
Angels are always going to remind me of my favorite Doctor (10/14) and those absolutely terrifying set of bad guys-the Weeping Angels! Thanks to Esther and the RDP for the inspirational prompt words of ANGEL and HOUSE.
Tina Stewart Brakebill 