Bonus Limerick! There once was a rogue Borg collectiveWhich traveled in space undetectedTheir manner depravedThe Federation savedBy a Captain dressed like a detective 06/01 The haggard ship surveyed the #littoral area for a refuge from the storm… “You and your damn fifty-cent words. What say we park this thing before it sinks?!?” #vss365 06/02 “We’ll…
05/01 The #ragpicker made his usual rounds in the alleys of the city, but is frustrated. The pickings are slim, but he knows not why. He does not know of the disease that has stopped the flow of refuse. Everyone is part of this system; when one part breaks, all is broken. #vss365 05/02 “I…
04/01 Ken held the spiny crustacean up for examination. Its feelers were still moving even though it had been in the boiling water for several minutes. His face betrayed his hesitation. “Don’t worry, man. Tastes like #chicken.” #vss365 04/02 The boy would not stop screaming. Finally, his father grabbed him by the scruff of the…
03/01 He demonstrated his strength by #bridging out of the pinning predicament. Which would be impressive, if he were in the ring. It’s not so good when your wife wants a cuddle. #vss365 03/02 The soothing calm of the #Atlantic is a fickle mistress. One day serene, the next a tempest. No port is safe…
02/01 Powers greater than me have determined my destiny, without any of my input. My years stretch before me in predictable cadence. I cannot imagine a more horrible fate. It will take all of my resources to flip the #script. #vss365 02/02 They came for him again, straitjacket at the ready. He would no longer…
01/01 A wish for 2020: People will be more impressed by leaders who are soft-spoken, knowledgeable, and stay within their expertise, as opposed to the parade of #charlatans we currently endure. You may say I’m a dreamer, but I’m not the only one… #vss365 01/02 Disturbed writing session, 1999: “See but I don’t get it…
12/01 The massive flood was an #omen of things to come. Massive storms. Searing heat. The Earth in upheaval. Tiny minds argued about who to blame as the water swept the landscape. Their inaction meant that they would have nothing to argue about any more. #vss365 12/02 The quest remains the same. Go forth into…
10/1 At that time of the #nightYour soul submits to the candle flame Just another chapter in a lover’s game At that time of the #night #vss365 (h/t Marillion https://youtu.be/9Sh9YyEvIIg) 10/2 Brilliant blue skiesAnd a soothing breeze Cannot wash clean The stench of #murder in his soul Expectant motherTeen lovers Old man at the chessboard…
9/01 “Are you mowing the lawn today?” asked his wife, expectantly. “I shall await the #gloaming, to avail myself of the cool of the dusk.” “Pretentious much?” #vss365 9/02 The raiders combed the overgrown fields, coming across what appeared to be two headstones under a spreading oak tree. It was difficult to make out the…
This is a partial month of entries because I started doing this as a daily exercise on August 20. 8/31 “That song rocks! What’s it called?” “‘#Forever.’ The band is called Kamelot.” “What’s it about?” “A man wants to die so he can meet his departed lover in heaven.” “Doesn’t that kinda make him dead…