On her way home through a deep dark wood, after studying rhyme and meter, what do you suppose should greet her but a big burly black bear.
"You are in my woods," said the bear, "and I don't know if I should eat you or lick you."
Hands behind her back, the girl replied, "You are a very burly bear, and I don't know if I should teach you or trick you."
The bear eyed her hidden hands and pointed out that "you could be holding a pistol or a picnic basket, a treat for us or a blunderbuss."
The girl brought out her hands and the bear's eyes grew wide, his face funny.
Then the bear said, "Oh, honey..."
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A bit of fun for Thursday's Six Sentence Link-Up. The required word was "meter." A bit out of my métier, I must say. ;-)
Music: The Bare Necessities
Shay, You never cease to amaze! A gifted poet and a storyteller. You had me by the ... chin-hairs! I was holding my breath half-anxiously, half-warily, until the very end. And I still don't know whether to let it out. I'll let you know when I come to. "Oh, honey!"
ReplyDeleteThat honey should make the bear happy.
ReplyDeletewhat a good Six*
ReplyDelete*compliment on a story that immediately drew me in and, in due time allowed me to leave with a smile on my face
By the way Shay, when you see a comment with asterisks...it's Clark 😉
DeleteGotcha :-)
Deletelol
Deleteayieee!I have become anticipatable#
I apologize for my 'introducing myself... sometimes my browser decides to get all introverted on my comments...
My comment (and compliment) stands... despite my rhyming friend's thread-jumping
(thanks Nick)
# a disguised * ? Anticipateable is not a 'real' word, of course
Very clever!
ReplyDeleteVery pleasing rhythm and, dare I say as a "not poet", nice bit of meter. I enjoyed your Six very much. Can't help but ask - fan of firearms or Jack White?
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed trying your prompt, via Dora. To answer your question: firearms no, Jack White yes, though I only know a few of his songs. He's from here, so he's pretty celebrated. I have his collaboration with Loretta Lynn and also one White Stripes cd.
DeleteI LOVE this! SO much! Delightful.
ReplyDeleteThis is a joy to read, I so enjoyed it!
ReplyDeleteIf that is your first try at Six Sentence Stories, I can't wait for you to unleash your black ink!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a hoot! Well done. Reminds me of the joke about a bear who walks into a bar and says 'I'll have a scotch ............... and water.' The barman says 'Why the big pause?' The bear looks down at his hands and says ' Don't know, I was born with them.'
ReplyDeleteThis is so full of suggestion and lusty undercurrents, I like it! Totally want to know what she was holding in her hands! The mind boggles! I also love the girl's riposte to the bear. You're a word witch, Shay, plain and simple :-)
ReplyDeleteOh baby! This was the best--clever trickery and you got in the perfect last word.
ReplyDeleteSo many surprises in so few sentences.
ReplyDelete"Oh, honey..." - LOL! Great.
ReplyDeleteOh Shay.....this is absolutely brilliant! I love it!!
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