The Twofer Roofer ~by Duncan Cary Palmer~
"Even the sparrow finds a home,
and the swallow a nest for herself,
where she may lay her young,
at your altars, O Lord of hosts,
my King and my God."
- Psalm 84:3 -
Yaaay! Another 50 word challenge from @jayna! 😄
My entry this time, in response to the word "hatch," is a precisely 50 word, atmospheric piece of prose...
NOTE: Please visit @jayna's 50 word story writing challenge here and consider joining the fun.
Impermeable leaves, long, slender, narrow and flat...
Image courtesy of Ruth Veras and http://unsplash.com
Has anything like this ever happened to you?
At times, the labor you expend may have unintended, added benefits.
Sometimes your work inadvertently blesses not only yourself, but others as well...
Their maker dryly dwells below.
Image courtesy of dae jeung kim and http://pixabay.com
This story is best read out loud.
The Twofer Roofer
by Duncan Cary Palmer
Beneath lowering sky, drizzling, dripping drops descend,
splashing, sliding along sloping, overlapping layers.
Impermeable leaves, long, slender, narrow and flat,
woven with consummate, artisanal skill.
Their maker dryly dwells below, sheltered by humbly effective thatch.
Under one corner broods the whippoorwill.
Warming them, she waits for her nestlings to hatch.
Under one corner broods the whippoorwill.
Image courtesy of Myriams-Fotos and http://pixabay.com
Thanks again, Jayna!
~FIN~
Warming them, she waits for her nestlings to hatch.
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Nicely done, I'm too long winded for 50 word posts but I think you've nailed it excellently
Thanks, @alvinauh.
Not only was this lovely.... but the second picture had me drooling.... I need to find this place and relocate there! Want to live in the one next to me??? hehehehe
so for our plans this week - will Friday work for you???
Thanks... And I'd love to be neighbors. ;)
I think Friday is good?
Oh gosh I loved this - I read it 5 times and it left me smiling :) Thanks for sharing :)
Thank you, thank you, thank you... :D
Nicely done @creatr. I think it would fun to do the 50 word challenge. Yes God takes care of the little sparrow. How much more will he take care of us.
Nice! I agree it is better read aloud. And as @negativer said, the poetry and alliteration are terrific. Thanks for your wonderful words, @creatr!
Your encouragement to create is much appreciated, @jayna! :D
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Beautiful. The extra images offer a bit more, but that little dollop of 50 words is where the real treasure is. Love the poetic story, and I'm always a fan of alliteration :) Great submission, @creatr!
Thanks very much, Neg! :D
The rhythm of the piece is very nice. Whippoorwill is such a lovely word.
I'm glad you appreciated it. Thank you for saying hello! :D
Nice story @creatr, now i am participate in this challenge.
I really like your posts.
visit my post brother.
https://steemit.com/art/@aronexxon/happy-old-woman-drawing-from-the-past-00b6e83c818aa
Nestling struggling for food. AWESOME PHOTOGRAPHY