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Valkyrie commented on the post, gum 9 months, 3 weeks ago
she laughed and chatted
I sort of mumbled
there wasn’t a lot else to do really
finally she said
“it looks like you have been
taking good care of your teeth and gums” -
Valkyrie wrote about the word sparkling 1 year, 4 months ago
snow
sparkling
in the folds of her hair
she hasn’t noticed yet
she is looking up
with happy eyes
perusing the menu
as I wait for her order
and I idly wonder if it’s time for my smoke break yet -
Valkyrie wrote about the word clamp 1 year, 4 months ago
little
screaming
vulnerable
“It’s a girl,”
and she cries tears of joy
as I clamp the umbilical cord
and put her new daughter
into her arms -
Valkyrie wrote about the word silk 1 year, 8 months ago
Oh look.
A spider.
It’s very ambitious:
it’s trying to make a web across my front door.
It’s not going to work, of course,
but I can’t help admiring it
as it spins the delicate silk
which will so soon be destroyed. -
Valkyrie wrote about the word poison 1 year, 9 months ago
“You murdered me! I’m dead!” she shrieked dramatically. Clutching her stomach, she held up the small plastic cup which moments before had held muddy water.
“Did not.”
“I know, but just pretend it was poison.” -
Valkyrie wrote about the word discovery 1 year, 9 months ago
Like many discoveries, hers was not as glamorous as she’d expected it to be. In fact, the suspense had been more fun than the actual finding, she mused as she stared at the tub of play-doh.
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Valkyrie wrote about the word brick 1 year, 9 months ago
He picked up the brick and tossed it thoughtfully in his hand. Then he threw it. Trees leaned aside to avoid being hit. Birds changed their migration. Well, it wasn’t an ordinary brick.
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Valkyrie wrote about the word manager 1 year, 9 months ago
“I would like to speak to the manager,” he said firmly.
She whistled once more, but feebly. Dejectedly, she nodded her head and her tentacles drooped sadly as she turned to go get him. -
Valkyrie wrote about the word level 1 year, 9 months ago
He punched her in the face.
“Why would you do that?” she exclaimed in disbelief.
*Level Up!* chimed above his head. -
Valkyrie wrote about the word root 1 year, 9 months ago
oh potato
tuberous root
how i malign ye
how we all malign ye
for we will not eat you unless you are dipped in grease
it must be depressing -
Valkyrie wrote about the word wings 1 year, 9 months ago
“I can fly! I can fly!”
I shouted joyfully
as I soared over my house
but then I remembered
I didn’t have wings
and for some reason that ended the dream -
Valkyrie wrote about the word step 1 year, 9 months ago
“I will have to watch my step
because, you see,
this is a mountain
it’s not very easy to walk up mountains,”
she told me
and I thought
she was the dumbest hiking partner
I’d ever had-
This is hilarious. I love this!
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Valkyrie wrote about the word muse 1 year, 9 months ago
i am not a muse
i could stand here
in a toga
and look pretty
but i will get tired and cranky long before you finish your magnum opus
frankly, by day two I will be throwing things at you -
Valkyrie wrote about the word amuse 1 year, 9 months ago
i could amuse you
if i tried
well i think i could anyway
…
maybe i couldn’t
at any rate i haven’t the heart to try -
Valkyrie wrote about the word band 1 year, 9 months ago
i crouch
she can’t see me now
the tension
taught, tighter
i am ready now
i peer over
i aim
and fire the rubber band -
Valkyrie posted an update: 1 year, 9 months ago
sometimes i am a little in love with you.
i promise it’s not a problem, i won’t do anything about it. -
Valkyrie wrote about the word thunder 1 year, 9 months ago
The two of them sat at the window.
“But you can’t have lightning without thunder,” he said soothingly, “and you love lightning.”
“I don’t have to love the necessary evil,” she retorted. “It’s still an evil.” -
Valkyrie wrote about the word lightning 1 year, 9 months ago
“my friend
my ally
the constant presence in the moments of my triumph”
the goddess smiles and tosses her head
chaos and lightning go hand in hand -
Valkyrie wrote about the word ill 1 year, 9 months ago
just sick
that’s all
i won’t make trouble
but it might be more
than just a case of the sniffles
i feel like it might be
something more serious
i might really truly be ill -
Valkyrie wrote about the word skeleton 1 year, 10 months ago
I used to say
- well, think
i didn’t say much -
that my skeleton
was the prettiest thing about me.
so delicate,
so long,
so thin.
I used to think
I’d be perfect if I could just get it to show. - Load More
