The oranges sprouted wings and bounced across your cash, Giving shouts of glee and squirting citrus everywhere. A regiment of chocolate-covered raisins escaped from their box, Leapt to the linoleum floor in formation and were promptly squashed and defeated. A python, bright green, dropped from the ceiling tiles and swallowed a roll of quarters, While […]
Archive | July, 2009
The Economic Advancement of the Lower Class on the Shoulders of Dreamers
Dave stood in front of his bay window drinking coffee. The early sun slanted romantically across the rug, but his mind was on the painter’s estimate crumpled in the waste can beside him. Then he saw the bunnies nibbling at his lawn. There were a half dozen of them, chewing on his Kentucky blue grass […]
Discussions with a Telemarketer
Telemarketer: Hello Mr. Mick-Heel, I’m calling from (some company) and would like to let you know that you’ve qualified for our premium long distance rates. Camille: Oh, a telemarketer, this should be fun. Telemarketer: Yes, sir. As part of our special promotion you can call anywhere in — Camille: Do you like Arabs? Telemarketer: Pardon me, sir? Camille: I refuse to […]
Diva Haiku
Shiny perfect hair White tooth smile; we’d love you but You just can’t shut up