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| Clare Chambers |
Hello my little recluses, and welcome to this week's Word List poetry prompt! I have recently read a marvelous new novel by Clare Chambers entitled Shy Creatures. It's about a 37-year-old man found living with his rather dotty elderly aunt. He has a five foot beard and no inclination--or perhaps ability--to speak. He and the aunt are removed to a mental hospital (the story takes place in 1964) where the aunt quickly gives up the ghost, leaving the staff to try to solve the mystery of William, the man of few words. Find my review HERE.
What we do here is to use at least 3 of the 20 words provided in a new, original poem of our own. Then simply link up, visit at least some others (or you're a dick) and then relax and smile benignly. This prompt remains active through next Saturday.
And now, your List:
act
animals
arrival
art
cold
crash
cricket
fox
funny
hidden
instinct
mute
naked
private
ribbons
seconds
sky
spirit
ticket
weeds
Is “Shy Animal” an alter-ego for Super Possum? Do we have a special signal that will call her forth?
ReplyDeleteWe do, but it must not be spoken here. To meet, say, "The trash is fragrant today" and I will say, "Grandmother has the grippe." Then circle around to the equestrian statue; there will be a coded message folded inside its mouth. Proceed as directed.
DeleteLOLOL!
DeleteThank you Shay!
ReplyDeleteMy pleasure, Jae. It's nice to be appreciated!
DeleteA fine list. I enjoyed the repartee with qbit immensely. Even your comments are amazing. Smiles.
ReplyDeleteWe are secret international spies!
DeleteHave heard of this novel, Shay, and am encouraged you liked it! It's now on my reading list. Great word choices as always, and as always, inspiring. ❤
ReplyDeleteI really loved it. If you read, I would love to know what you think.
DeleteI haven't heard of this book. Need to check it out. I didn't go shy with this poem. Nothing like trolls to inspire a poem.
ReplyDeleteWhoever the troll was, I think that they may be lucky to be alive! You were spitting fire!
DeleteThis book is now on my to-read list, too.
ReplyDeleteWonderful! Let me know what you think!
DeleteThe book sounds interesting, but I don't think for right now it is 'my cup of tea.' I am about to tackle Demon Copperhead, which will take a while. Great word list though.
ReplyDeletePeople seem to either love or hate Demon Copperhead. Let me know what you think. I've heard people rave about it and say it is one of their favorite books, but it also turns up on lists of "most hated" regularly.
DeletePlease remove my first link. My second link is the correct one. (I will let you know about "Demon." It will take me a while, as it is SO long!)
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