Thursday, February 9, 2012


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Dragged at Dusk from the Park
By Meredith Drake

He howls the length of the street,
pleading with the parted curtains
to free him from the executioner
who is hauling him home
to be drowned in the bath.


This is dark but it really moves me. It makes me think from the kid's perspective. Thanks!
Posted by Gregg Hartvigsen on Mar 10, 2010

Having children that are drama queens and kings, I found this hysterical! Well done!
Posted by Sue Halstead on Mar 25, 2010

Wonderful painting done with words.
Posted by Teresa on Mar 25, 2010

Having been both the howler and the executioner, I can totally picture the whole scene. Love it!
Posted by Anna Kowalchuk on Mar 25, 2010

Were you watching us behind those parted curtains? I know that you must be talking about us... Thank you for sharing.
Posted by sara Kelly on Mar 26, 2010

Delightful! I seem to remember having similar reactions from two little boys years ago...
Posted by Jean Hennessey on Mar 28, 2010

What a great take on bath-time! Now that my children are a bit older, I have the opposite problem...I can't seem to get them to turn off the shower!

Sharon

Posted by Sharon on Mar 29, 2010