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Thursday, December 08, 2005The Next Seuss GemAs promised, here is the second place Seuss winner: T.R. Nordstrom of Writers In The Mist regales us with the tale of poor, sick Lilly. The Day Lilly Was SNARGLED It was Monday morning and just before school. Lilly Lampey awoke with her feet feeling cool. But, her face was warm and her belly was queasy. A hard day of learning would not make things easy. She didn't want to read -- the thought made her woozy. She didn't want to ride the bus, and sit next to Suzy. So, "To see Doctor Dilly," said Mother to Lilly. "You must be feeling rotten." Doctor Dilly saw Lilly, her face glowing red. He looked and he listened, then said, "Back to bed!" "It could be a virus, an infection, or worse. It could be the potion of an old witches curse." Then, Lilly coughed and she sputtered. She quivered and gargled. Doctor Dilly said, "Wait! I think you’ve been SNARGLED!" "SNARGLED?" asked Lilly. "Why what do you mean? But, I eat my vegetables, and I keep myself clean!" "Yes, I heard a SNARGLE,"Doctor Dilly nodded his head. "Now you must go home and get back to bed!" So they drove quickly home to lay in the bed that was closest. It could not be a good thing to have a SNARGLE diagnosis. "But, what is a SNARGLE?" Lilly wondered in bed. "Could I not have a cold, or a fever instead?" She was stuck with a SNARGLE—must be a nasty disease. "Is it like having measles, pox or the fleas?" And so Lilly slept, to rid of the bug. Her Mom washed the pillows, the sheets, and her rug. And, hour after hour while Lilly lay sleeping, Somewhere from nowhere her dreams began creeping. Does a snargle have feet to rampage a stomping? Or is it round like ball to roll on a romping? Or, does it have fangs or claws that could scratch her? But, what if it's slimy? That'd be a disaster! And, what if the SNARGLE rattles and hisses? Or, passes on germs through wet, sloppy kisses? Lilly didn't want to be SNARGLED. She can't, and she wouldn't. A girl like Lilly can't be sick and she shouldn't! "So away with your big beady eyes and your fur. Away with your stink, I want to be cured!" So all through the night, Lilly battled the beast. And slowly but surely her fever decreased. And when morning appeared, Lilly was first to awaken. Her fever was gone, and the SNARGLE was shaken. "I want to go to school," Lilly said to her mother. "I want to go now, and not miss another!" Then Lilly hopped on the school bus and headed to town. She even smiled at Suzy, there was no more frown. And, just like that the SNARGLE was forgotten. Lilly said to herself, "Wow, I must’ve been feeling rotten." Labels: writing |
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10of my readers are feeling chatty:
I haven't been here in a while. Just thought I'd say hello. I was just surfing through BE & recognized your photo on your husband's blog (he posted a very touching post about the twin towers).
Hey, it's my Borg buddy! :D Glad to see you, cube -- thanks for stopping by. Yes, a piece of Eric's heart was torn out when those towers went down, and it's never grown back. I'm glad he wrote about it.
Congrats! Great Read!
WOW, now that there is good writing!
That was great!
I worked with Todd (T. R. Nordstrom) for awhile, and we had a lot of time talking and laughing.
We worked on a project for a Children's hospital, and produced a Fairy tale type invitation for donations. Todd wrote a fantastic story for it.
By the way, he is an award winning writer in the marketing arena. He worked for years as a radio D. J. and is a lot of fun to have around.
Dave, you make me blush.
Thanks Jill for hosting such a great contest. And, I look forward to reading your book.
Excellent job tr! I have four young children in my household that have most definitely been Snargled this past week...
Hi Jillian-
I was supposed to comment here like 3 days ago. I got caught up in reading the Suess winners then my kids started chasing the dog and she went under the tree....well anyway...now that I have remembered.
STACIE DIRECTED ME HERE ABOUT 3 DAYS AGO!!! SORRY FOR THE DELAY
FYI Jill:
DramaMama and PeeBugg are good friends.
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