whose vision was blurred,
was dining on pheasant
or some kind of bird
when he heard a voice
belonging to Fran--
a wasp-waisted lady
in search of a man.
"Enjoy some wine!"
(He hoped it would tweak her)
so he held a carafe
which was really a beaker
he'd brought from his lab,
filled with--well--something
that could not have been wine
but it set his heart thumping.
"I've got giant white caterpillars
here on my cheeks,"
he said with a smile,
"and they've been there for weeks!"
"I've got a crustacean
perched on my head,"
said Fran, quite boldly
suggesting they wed.
_______
Cafe In Paris by Joaquin Sorolla
for Hedgewitch's mini-challenge at Real Toads to write something in "approximately 100 words or less." This is 106. Goddess love approximation!
Ha! I'm sure, shorn of caterpillars and crustaceans, this was *exactly* what was going on in this picture! McFiggin looks born to be a sugar daddy. But considering their respective...talents, I think there are probably worse fates for both of them. Thanks, Shay, for participating, and choosing to sashay through this Parisian scene with your usual aplomb and nonchalance.
ReplyDeleteWhat a delight! Never mind the word count. :)
ReplyDeletewhite brillo pads, just like the cycling olympic champion Bradley Wiggins.
ReplyDeleteMade me laugh.Enough reason to get wed.
brilliant, very a a Milne - I'm a.huge fan
ReplyDeleteonce again, your imagination...
ReplyDeleteI so enjoyed this - it sounds like something that could happen to me, given the caterpillars and crustaceans! This was terrific fun to read.
ReplyDeleteMuch the funny, lady! I'm always amazed by the stuff you can come up with.
ReplyDeleteI really enjoyed this one,,,smiles and laughter all around. What wonderful characters you created,,deserving of one another :-)
ReplyDeleteOh, the caterpillar and crustacean were a masterful touch.
ReplyDeleteUnique as always...what a delight!
ReplyDeletethe animated version of this poem is totally Tim Burton. :)
ReplyDeleteExcellent and I enjoyed your tale very much. (Even though I could not view the animation for some reason). Quite a fun read!
ReplyDeleteoh there IS a match for every one!
ReplyDeletedelightful as usual-
ALOHA from Honolulu
Comfort Spiral
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I love this! Especially the white caterpillars and the "wine" in a beaker. He sounds like fun. :)
ReplyDeleteI really enjoyed the rhythm and rhyme. You always come up with the best names, characters, and tales.
They definitely deserve one another!
ReplyDeleteAnother triumph for you, Shay...your mind goes where angels fear to tread. So I'd say Fran and the Professor have a match made in heaven.
K
Hey thanks for reminding me of Emiliana; I love her!
ReplyDeleteI love the Alice brilliance you brought to your poem ;D
ReplyDelete106 whimsical words ~~ wonderful!!
ReplyDelete"wine" in a beaker ... and wasp-waisted lady...
ReplyDeleteMe thinks they will find what they need in one another! Love your sense of wit and fun here.
fun story you've spun for us
ReplyDeleteCharming as hell. As for the beaker, who knows? Opiates? Pee? (probably not pee...)
ReplyDeleteWhatever it was, the coquette will be happy, I can tell! Amy
This is crazy and quirky and I loved it.
ReplyDeletethey sound like a perfect match! the crustacean can feast on the caterpillars.
ReplyDeletelove the song!
♥