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Stupid Stinky Gerbil

I am a beautiful and wonderful cat, No other animal compares to me. Everyone in my house knows that. It’s so clear to see. Other animals wish they were me. I am the queen of this kingdom And I vanquish all my foes, The rodents that used to trespass my domain Are all dead and gone, as everyone knows. And now what I say goes. I get all the attention I get all the catnip and treats I get all the pets and scratches I get all the best spots on cozy seats. I get everything, my life’s complete. But one day, while I dream away Laying in a warm sun spot An enemy invades my kingdom. I wake up and see what the humans brought. I am disgusted by what they bought. The humans call it an “adorable gerbil.” But it’s obviously a rodent, can’t you see? Rodents are our sworn enemy. What is this insanity? What have you humans done to me? Now those silly children who used to serve me Try playing Wordle with the stupid gerbil. Those children would be better off Playing Wordle with a silly turtle Not a stupid...

Frivolous Things

I poked my head out of my bedroom door and listened. 

My parents snored in their bedroom. 

I shut my door and plucked my pillow off my bed.

Mom and Dad took my money for “safekeeping,” saying I had to save it. They wouldn’t allow me to waste it on “frivolous things.” But you always buy new shoes, clothes, or watches you don’t even use, I want to say. But I know better. 

I reached my hand into the pillow’s pillowcase, and pulled out my secret stash of cash. When I get a chance, I’ll send my money to charity.

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