There's a hole in the ceiling,"
Said Mary to Jim.
"I can see trees, and sky,
And the rain's coming in."
"But what puzzles me more,"
Replied Jim, with a frown.
"Are those footmarks, where someone
Has walked. Upside down."
With thanks to Tess at Magpie Tales for the picture.
We've been waiting for you, Ms. Frances! Delightful write!!
ReplyDeleteFrom the film, "Dancing on the Ceiling." :-)
ReplyDeleteI think those two need to reflect on the consequences of eating cheese for supper!
ReplyDeleteMade me smile.
I think this one is your very best!
ReplyDeleteCute,really enjoyed this short story.
ReplyDeleteYou found something clever to say where I could only stare at the prompt, dumbfounded. And I totally missed the footprints.
ReplyDeleteHow beautifully observed and written, Frances. There's no better way to start my day's writing than this.
ReplyDeleteExcellent, as always.
ReplyDeleteThanks, everyone (I have to admit, this was one of the hardest yet - where do you get them from, Tess??).
ReplyDeleteMy family delighted in your poem last week when I shared it over dinner. Thank you so much, Frances. I have to say, the candor of Mary and Jim this week had me in stitches once again. You have the best demeanor for the work you are involved in, truly inspirational and so very funny.
ReplyDeleteDeirdre, you are very kind. I think you gave me one before?
ReplyDeleteexcellent!!
ReplyDeleteHey Frances, that was a great trip !
ReplyDeleteThanks again, ffor the kind comments.
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