The old man shoveled the steady snow,
Hanging onto his retirement dough.
Ignored offers of help,
Back twisted with a yelp.
Makes that call, hearing a smug hello.
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D.L. Finn
D. L. Finn is a multi-genre author. Her work includes the paranormal, poetry, memoir, romance, fantasy & children books. She is also a blogger, photographer & reader and encourages everyone to embrace their inner child.
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I First Saw Him
When I first saw him sitting on the wall, relaxed and looking out over the water, I was sure he wasn't a local. Not including children, there are only about 250 or 300 of us in this area full-time, though that number is ten-fold in the summer, and I know everyone at least by sight or by family resemblance. And yet, the way he sat looked familiar and started my mind sorting and discarding among the families I knew, not quite like this one, not quite like that one.
By Natalie Wilkinson7 days ago in Fiction
Comments (10)
Dear D.L. ~ Just love your 'Original' Quips and eclectic offerings among the many snippers with sharp scissors of late. I've never shoveled snow as an old guy - 'Got-Dough' to call 'The Guy' if need be. *I've subscribed with pleasure Jay, Jay Kantor, Chatsworth, California 'Senior' Vocal Author - Vocal Village Community -
This one made me laugh aloud. Bravo, Denise! 💕🙂
I sense a heating pad in the vicinity of this one. Cleverly crafted, but I'm not sure he would agree, LOL.
That darned male ego! Very well expressed, Denise!
Oh, no! If he'd only parted with a few bucks and hired help. Nicely done!
Evocative imagery & Unexpected twist ending.
Oh my goodness. This reminds me of my mom who insists on gardening and hurts her back every time.
Cute twist at the end! Good one, Denise. 😊
Haha, this one's funny!
This is so typical of some people!