Time again for wonderful author and friend Vivian Kirkfield's #50 Precious Words Contest. It's a fun challenge to tell a story in 50 or less word. My recent library visit and an overdue book fiasco got me thinking about how a book feels in a bookdrop. Voila, it became the inspiration of this very short tale taken from the POV of the book.
The guidelines state our story must be 50 words or less and appropriate for kids ages 12 or under. It may be prose, free verse, silly or serious. You can enjoy all the entries in this post.
I hope you enjoy my entry. (P.S. Always turn your books on time so you aren't hit with a $400+ overdue fine! I finally found all my run-away books and am out of library jail.)
WC: 48 words
BOOKDROPPED
by Kathy Halsey
Plopped
in a box.
Sardined
between novels,
textbooks,
and tomes.
Me?
A used-to-be
happy-go-lucky picture book
on a warm lap,
little fingers wrapped
'round me,
rhythmic voices
telling my tale.
Set me free
so I can be
propped atop
my bookshelf,
ready
for you
to take me home.
Yes! Books want to be read. <3 Love it. ~ Carrie F.
ReplyDeleteTY, Carrie.
Deletenice job! this is really cute :) And I LOVE the photo and saying on the top of this page!
ReplyDeleteTy, Melissa! Yes, we take the road less traveled and that's me in a Pink Caddy on Rt. 66.
DeleteA great story, Kathy. A unique slant told by that poor, lonely picture hook. I like the ebb and flow of your words.
ReplyDeleteI appreciate you reading. Sherri and your kind words.
DeleteWhat a cute story!
ReplyDeleteAww, ty, Marty.
DeletePerfect! Lyrical with heart and humor. Give it up for the picture book and it's positivity for the future <3
ReplyDeleteTY for the POV idea - brilliant!
DeleteI love this Kathy! And this is the first time I’m visiting your blog. This disco beat still resonates with me as well. And, I was not that bad of a dancer as well!
ReplyDeleteOH, yes. Those hot, sweaty, agonizing school dsnces of the later 70s and early 80s.
DeleteKathy- I seeing this from the book's perspective! Very Cool!
ReplyDeleteHi, I appreciate you reading & leaving me a comment.
Deleteso original..I love it.
ReplyDeleteThanks for e you reading & leaving your thoughts, Brenda.
DeleteThis is so nice. A definite PB that needs to be told. So happy to read this.
ReplyDeleteAww, Sharon, if I could expand to create it into a PB that would be great. TY.
Delete"on a warm lap,
ReplyDeletelittle fingers wrapped
'round me,"
These words drew me in. You really transformed this book into a living character here.
Ty for responding, Bonnie.
DeleteVery cute Kathy! Oh Book, I’ll take you home!
ReplyDeleteMimi, ty for your kind comment. Book says look him up! LOL
DeleteLove love love Kathy!!
ReplyDeleteTy, dear Mar.
DeleteVery cute Kathy. ☺️
ReplyDeleteTy, Monique.
DeleteActually feeling sorry for this poor picture book. Hope it find a home soon
ReplyDeleteI know, Ann. Right? He is going to get his own story though and become REAL.
DeleteSo glad I came to your blog page. I love your 50 precious word poem. It as hard to scroll and read poems on the page and the links would just whorl. Good Luck! Rhonda Brown https://brontebrown2.com/
ReplyDeleteTY, Rhonda Brown!
DeleteAdorable, Kathy. I can't wait for the day when I dan hand my returns to a librarian and not dump them unceremoniously in the cold, metal book drop.
ReplyDeleteI know, Patricia! Thanks for reading.
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