Stocking Stuffers

 

1. Candy.

2. A favorite fruit.

3. A letter.

4. Writing utensils.

5. A pocket journal.

6. Toys.

7. Craft supplies.

8. Socks.

9. A nice rock.

10. A favorite drink.

Rabbit in the Garden

 

A little rabbit popped out from beneath the garden's tree. Its nose twitched as it looked about, ears twisting this way and that as if to catch the slightest sound.

At last, the rabbit seemed satisfied the the way was safe, and darted out from beneath the tree and into the garden. There, it nibbled on the vegetables, only pausing to reach for danger every few mouthfuls..

From underneath the back porch, eyes gleamed with deadly intent as they watched the rabbit.

A moment came at last where the rabbit was distracted ny a particularly tasty cabbage.

By the time it head the dog, it was too late.

Or so it seemed, until the chain connected to the dog's collar ran out of slack just before the dog could enter the garden.

The rabbit took that brief moment where the dog's own momentum jerked it back to run, bolting for the garden's tree.

A tree that was within reach of the dog's chain.

With the quick dog snapping at its tail, the rabbit ran with all its might, diving for the safety of its burrow.

The dog, left with nothing but a dirt covered nose, eventually gave up with a growl and returned to its place beneath the back porch.

To Eat Cookies

 

1. They are yummy.

2. They just came out of the oven.

3. You have a lonely glass of milk.

4. The children want to see how many you can fit in your mouth at once.

5. You know you didn't make it onto the nice list.

6. Because if you don't, then no one will.

7. You're at a party.

8. Your cat insists that one of you eat it, and it really shouldn't be him.

9. Because you're happy.

10. They're your favorite kind.

Culinary Embraces

 

Pepper in the nose causes one to sneeze, whilst pepper in eggs makes for a nice complement with cheese.

Salt is tasty in many a dish, but add too much and you'll be suffering for your wish.

Onion and garlic go well with many meats, but even in a vegetable dish they'll have you eager to take your seats.

Herbs and spices come from all sorts of places, and their distinctive flavors are like culinary embraces.

Food makes me hungry, this I'll admit. And if I'm not invited to my own dinner, I might throw a fit.

What I'm Grateful For

 

1. My family.

2. Being able to work.

3. Cats.

4. Books.

5. Good food.

6. A nice community with friendly people.

7. The opportunity to sleep in on occasion.

8. Being able to use and improve my talents and abilities.

9. Oven mitts.

10. Being relatively healthy.

Unchosen

 

They said it was destiny.

One hero, a shining light to cast out darkness from the land.

They gave me training, a magic sword, faithful companions, everything one could possibly need to fulfill the prophecy.

The journey was long. The road hard.

I lost friends.

My sword.

There was a point when I felt I had lost everything.

But...

I picked myself up. Found new friends, a new weapon, and another path.

I faced the darkness that had darkened the land, and I drove it out.

The people cheered. Some even cried.

I was praised as the Chosen One.

But now? Now they dare to tell me I'm not what they've molded me into?

They dare to claim that instead of being the light, that I'm just another shade of darkness?

That can't be right.

I've sacrificed so much for them. Given so much, without claiming any debts owed.

I became exactly what they asked for, and yet now they claim that I went against their wishes? Against destiny?

What do they know, those advisers who've never stepped outside of their safe places? How dare they judge me for hands stained red by their prophecies?

They cannot unchoose what has been Chosen.

They cannot dare call me the villain, and send some pretend chosen to vanquish me.

I won't let them.

For I am the Chosen One.

To Close Your Eyes

 

1. Because not everyone knows how to sleep with their eyelids open.

2. It's a surprise! So don't peek!

3. You're trying very hard not to lose your temper, and looking at the sorce of your irritation only makes it harder.

4. The movie just got to that icky kissing part, and you really don't want to see it.

5. You just hit the snooze button, and want just five more minutes of sleep.

6. The cat's paw is uncomfortably close to your face, and his nails need trimming.

7. Because your sibling just sprayed you with the garden hose.

8. Needles.

9. It's dark out, and someone just flashed a light in your face.

10. Because some colors really  shouldn't be combined so enthusiastically.