The Bag Lady

Anyone and I mean anyone with even half a brain knows takeout cups are notoriously horrible and we should never rely on one. But suing a company because of her own error—this is her worst problem in today’s world? Unbelievable!

“An 85-year-old woman is suing McDonald’s. She alleges workers were negligent in securing her coffee cup lid, which caused coffee to spill and burn her stomach, groin and leg area. The incident is renewing interest in a similar 1994 lawsuit.”

Probably the worker will be fired over this. Maybe Trump will set up a gofundme for the old lady! It’s his type of publicity.

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https://rugby843.blog

An everyday object for some

I’d have to say it’s my Number One

Think of Star Trek and if you do

You will see why it’s never a two

Every minute of every day it’s with me

Using, needing, cursing its necessity

Black and metal with silver trim

Wheels always acting on a whim

Mostly reliable but still a pain

Not to be used in lightning or rain

I’m sure my companions, ‘cause I always need one

Think getting it in and out of a car is no fun

But they do and I’m grateful for that

Otherwise in my room all day I’d be sat

I see others with electric wheels

I’m not ready to make that yield

At least my arms are getting some movement

It’s the legs that need bereavement

I’ve had some comical times

Underestimating distance finds

Picking up something that falls on the floor

I really don’t do that anymore

So if you visit and think it’s odd

Seeing some object you have to dodge

Just be a dear and set it back

My thank you will have no lack

I’m sure you know of what I speak

It’s not an adventure you should seek.

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200 words

W3 Prompt #74: Wea’ve Written Weekly

Your Weekly Prompt – Velvety

Go where the prompt leads you.

It can be any variation of the prompt and/or image.

so smooth and creamy

light chocolate dreamy

coolness on your tongue

the taste should be sung

custard treat buoy

a velvety joy

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Moonwashed Weekly Prompt – Velvety

http://dversepoets.com/2023/09/26/poetics-building-bridges/

Shadow

Grief not forgotten in the shadow of the memorial. Too many names. Too many memorials of lives lost in war.

Twenty Words Tuesday – Week 6

Photo Challenge #483

This week’s Story Starter teaser is:

You should have seen the look on his face when…I pulled off my trench coat! I thought he’d be pleased, excited, turned on maybe, but this? I read it in the fashion magazine, it was the latest thing! I pulled the trench coat back over my stringy fashion find, all revealing with no underwear. What I didn’t expect was him fainting, falling flat on his face! I helped him up and found a towel to push against his broken nose, drove him to the ER and sulked.

http://fivedotoh.com/2023/09/26/fandangos-story-starter-116/

‘The Hounds of Baskerville‘: Sherlock: ‘People say there’s no such thing as coincidence. What dull lives they must lead. ‘

One-Liner Wednesday – On top of everything else…

Today, let’s embrace the day and the night. Let’s write haibun that include or references the Equinox.

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Autumn, being my favorite time of year, comes with a twenty-four hour gift,

such a long embrace

celebrate the equinox

advantage now played

autumn day and night longer

more time for the arms entwined

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Haibun Monday 9-25-23: Equinox