FF – Pretty Icicles
Here is my story for Friday Fictioneers, hosted by Rochelle. Today’s photo was contributed by Dale Rogerson. Thanks, Dale!
This week you get a “poem” and a story. Yay 🙂
Copyright Dale Rogerson
Hanging proud, bright
Stalactites of clearest azure
Dangling daggers
Certain death to those below
Or to those who upset
Or those who deliver not
That which is demanded
Meltable
Untraceable
DEATH
“What do you think?”
“Yeah, not bad.”
“You really reckon if we include this poem he’ll cough up everything we’re demanding?”
“Oh yeah, for sure. And if he goes to the cops it’s just a Christmas poem. No harm, no foul. What are you after?”
“Internet-enabled Furby. You?”
“iPad. Write the letter of demands.”
“Cool, here goes. ‘Dear Santa…’”
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I feel like my kids have given me a list of demands…
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Heh! Good luck 🙂
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I think that Santa will cough up… after all if you fail being a good boy, threat and extortion should have the same effect
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Santa delivers to those on the “nice” and “scary” lists. Only the “naughty” list gets nothing.
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Hmmm… Not a bad idea… 😀 Great post as always.
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Thanks! It’s worth a try 🙂
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Ha ha – enjoyed that – especially the final line!
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Thanks! I wanted to call the story “Dear Santa” but that would have given the game away 🙂
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Made me LOL! 😀
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Yay 🙂
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Great, as always.
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Thanks, I’m glad you liked it!
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This was brilliant! Loved the poem – hardly threatening at all… yep… Santa is sure to cough up!
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Santa won’t need to read between many lines before deciding to get hold of the Furby and iPad 🙂
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Indeed!
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Those kids have it down! I do believe they’ll get everything they want. Thanks for the smile.
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They know what they’re doing! As long as their Mum doesn’t intercept the letter on its way to the North Pole… 🙂
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ahhhhh. the second part was like seeing a short skit – these little crooks
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I prefer the term “enterprising youngsters” 🙂
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that is better – and I re-read it and see that I took it a different way at first – !!
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That’s a brilliant way to get Santa to show up at your house…. brag about your deadly icicle tree!
NOT!
Looks like they’ll have to make do with Grandma’s underwear and socks again…
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It’s possible they haven’t thought it through properly. Imagine being blacklisted by Santa.
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Ha ha ha ha ha ha. Poor Santa doesn’t stand a chance 🙂 Brilliant!
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The poor guy. Or maybe he’ll pay the lads a visit with an army of elves at his back 🙂
I’m glad you liked it!
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Oh yes! I know a few little fiends who’d stoop to this.
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Heh 🙂
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It seems to be the way of the world. If you want something, threaten the giver. I think they’re now putting themselves on the naughty list. Santa’s seen it all and he’s still around. It’s a no-no to threaten Good Saint Nick. I hope they enjoy their lumps of coal. Good dialogue, Ali. 😀 — Suzanne
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The kids don’t stand a chance against Santa and his elven army 🙂 I’m glad you liked it!
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Icicles are natures way of turning ice into lethal weapons, I love your poem!! 🙂
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You gotta love nature 🙂 I’m glad you enjoyed my Christmas poem!
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Threatening Santa is a little unwise given that he normally arrives at our bedside when we are asleep! Nice one.
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Eek! It suddenly got scary… 🙂
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Hope their parents proofread this before it’s sent. Such spoiled brats! Love the poem. 😁
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I expect they will. Somebody won’t be getting what they want for Christmas… 🙂 I’m glad you liked it!
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Those kids need to learn some manners. 😉
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Dear Ali,
This is hilarious! I don’t know if threatening Santa is going to work for them. Loved it, nonetheless.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Dear Rochelle,
I guess it’s worth a try, they’re thinking!
I’m glad you liked it 🙂
Ali
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HAHAHAHA! Great story (and poem!) An Internet enabled Furby! Hope you get one!
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Those internet-enabled Furbys are the best 🙂 I’m glad you liked it!
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What a fun story! Great twist at the end 🙂
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Thanks, I’m glad you liked it 🙂
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This is hilarious! I did not expect Santa was the recipient until that last line. So funny! 😂
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I tried hard not to give too much away 🙂 I’m glad you liked it!
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the intended recipient made me smile. well done as always. 🙂
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Thanks! I’m glad you enjoyed it 🙂
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Ha ha, great twist! Threatening Santa? Uh-oh, these kids don’t know what they’re getting themselves into, going up against the big elf. 🙂
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When the kids say “you and whose army” and then all the elves pop out from behind the bushes… 🙂
I’m glad you liked it!
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Great point! And then the reindeer get involved – watch out!
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🙂
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Fun concept, Ali!
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Thanks, I’m glad you liked it!
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I think Santa will be pleased to see such a purrfect poem of you, Draliman…he knows you 😀 Pawkisses for a Happy Weekend 🙂 ❤
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I just hope Santa doesn’t think it’s me who’s threatening him so close to Christmas 🙂
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Can I borrow a copy? 😉
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Of course! Though threatening Santa is a bold move 🙂
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Nothing else is working 😉
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LOL…I think these two are gonna end up on the naughty list!
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Me too, for sure. Their plan will backfire!
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