Thursday

Pillow Stealers

Pillow Stealers
“When we are unable
to find tranquility within ourselves,
it is useless to seek it elsewhere.”

Strange Bedfellows

Strange bedfellows though we may be,
These dears may snuggle up to me.
Let winter call
And snowflakes fall;
These creatures warm me by degree.

As storms may spin outside our doors,
The gales may spray their sternest roars.
I sleep straight through
With one or two
Pet pillow stealers on all fours.
c2009 by Linda Ann Nickerson


Image:
Little Red Riding Hood
By Gustav Dore
19th Century

 
Posted for a variety of prompts:
Easy Street Prompts (“strange bedfellows”)
Friday Flash-55 (55 words)
Heads or Tails (“one” or “won”)
…In Other Words… (de La Rochefoucault quote)
Theme Thursday (“snow”)
Simply Snickers (“spin,” “spray” and “stern”)

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18 comments:

  1. you know there is nothing better than a good snuggle during a snow storm...pets or otherwise. nice 55! tis the season!

    mine is up!

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  2. Wow, you got a lot of prompts in there, and it was still very good!

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  3. Linda...
    You are so awesome!
    I just love your writing style..
    Wonderful 55 My Dear.
    Thanks for posting so early this week, maybe other writers will see what a talent you are!

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  4. Tonka wanted me to say "Well duh!" but I thought that was a bit abrupt. So true, so true... come rain, snow, heat, dark of night, my four-legged friend is my constant companion. And he doesn't have to snuggle me to keep me warm, just The Look is enough.

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  5. Well done, and very sweet!
    Reminds me of spending these winter nights snuggled up in bed with my cats.
    Yay for feline body heat. :)

    Nice Friday 55!

    Mine's ready too... right here.

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  6. loved the flash 55 for this week Look forward to reading you again.
    my 55 is up and ready just follow the link below.


    Happy Birthday Galen

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  7. I still love to snuggle with my little dog... he is warmer than the blankets and lovable too! Great 55!

    Mine is up!

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  8. Yes, yes, yes!!! And not only that, but I'm awakened every morning with prickly whiskers in my face. Loved this.

    My 55 is all the "F WORDS" this week. Here it is...don't be alarmed tho...trust me

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  9. I have some of those! Your poem made me smile. May my 55 make you hungry!

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  10. What a lovely winter moment! I enjoyed this a lot.

    I'm always amazed by anyone who can knock off *several* prompts or challenges with a single work, too---I'm tired just thinking about it! LOL

    My 55 is up too.

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  11. Very cute. I can see them curled up by your head.

    Flash Dancing

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  12. Talk about multi-tasking with the prompts...nice 55!

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  13. My four legged pillow is a terrier and he smells. Loved your 55. My 55 is Lost. Wait. HERE it is.

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  14. What a great 55. Love it when my dog falls asleep on my feet so warm. My 55 is up

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  15. snow is perfect for making one want to snuggle down where its warm adn cozy.

    I love that first poem too btw. Very true indeed.

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  16. Wonderful post. I loved the illustration too.

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